Summer Student Swim Instructor/Certification Class Instructor

Posting Number Stu457P Working Title Summer Student Swim Instructor/Certification Class Instructor FLSA Non-Exempt Student Pay Level Flex Advertised Pay Rate Position Status Regular Student Employment Department Student Emp Wellness Center Job Summary/Basic Function

As Lifeguard:

• Protect the safety and well being of each patron using the SUWC aquatic facility. The lifeguard will provide friendly, professional, and safe assistance to all aquatic users.
• Supervise the activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations.
• Warn swimmers of improper activities or hazards.
• Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning and provide rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid.
• Notify the Aquatic Coordinator of any accidents, rescues, or other pertinent information.
• Successfully and positively perform within work team dynamics.
• Attend scheduled in-service training.
• Maintain attendance and activity record and complete required reports.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas and facilities.

As Swim Instructor/Certification Class Instructor:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching group and private swimming lessons. Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching certification courses.

Minimum Qualifications

As Lifeguard:

• Current accredited professional rescuer CPR and First aid/Lifeguard certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

As Swim Instructor/Certification Class Instructor:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Instructor level certification for course material
• Prior experience as a swim instructor/course instructor in a similar work setting

Skills in:

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
• Strong communication and leadership
• In good academic standing
• An understanding of facility rules, policies and procedures

Ability to:

• Be customer service friendly
• Independently resolve problems with customers
• Maintain good academic standing
• Good decision making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Water Safety Instructor
• Certified Pool Operator
• Experience in a similar aquatic setting
• Must be enrolled/registered for either Summer 2026 OR Fall 2026

Posting Date 03/27/2026 Close Date Special Instructions Summary