Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

  • Northern Kentucky University
  • Highland Heights, Kentucky
  • Temp/Seasonal
Working Title:
Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

Department:
Campus Recreation

Compensation Title:

Position Number:
tbd

Position Status:
Temporary

Work Schedule:
Flexible schedule is available. The shifts will accommodate pool hours due to needed lifeguard coverage and also based on the clients needs.

Hours per Week:
tbd

Months per Year:
tbd

Purpose of Position:
The Campus Recreation swim instructor position is established to teach people of all ages the importance of water safety and how to swim in a proper manner. This includes providing quality instruction for our group and private swim lesson programs and knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Swim instructors must also maintain the proper certifications and physical fitness required by industry standards. All in-service training sessions and staff meetings are mandatory.

Primary Responsibilities:
i. Provide quality instruction for our group and private swim lesson programs.
ii. Knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.
iii. Keep records of students and classes taught and report all certifications to the Coordinator of Aquatics.

Qualifications:
i. Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons OR team teaching with another experienced instructor for at least 2-4 sessions.
ii. Any part time swim instructor has to have an active lifeguard certification.

NKU Students please apply to the Student Swim Instructor posting .

Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education:
Acceptable Equivalency

Preferred Education:
High School Diploma

Minimum Experience:
See posting detail

Salary:
$13.50/hour without WSI Certification/$17.00/hour with WSI Certification

Pay Grade:

Posting Detail Information Requisition Number:
2022S1666

Job Open Date:
06/28/2022

Job Close Date:

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Job ID: 518052853
Originally Posted on: 4/20/2026

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