Job Description
Swim Instructor- Summer (Temporary) Primary Purpose: To provide swim lessons private or group, to children and adults of all levels and abilities based on American Red Cross (ARC) standards and program requirements.
Essential Functions: - Provide swim lesson for patrons of beginning to advanced skill levels.
- Responsible for leading a group/individual in swim lesson activity with proper oversight to successfully integrate the lesson, in a safe manner, reducing risk of injury.
- Work with varying age groups, with varying levels of skills and abilities.
- Instructs and evaluates swimmers with the ability to curtail instruction to the needs and abilities of the students.
- Ability to be punctual, organized, approachable and energetic.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: - Two (2) years of experience on a swim team or have passed the American Red Cross level 5 of swim lessons.
Preferred Qualifications: - American Red Cross Lifeguard American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (will provide training if not yet obtained prior to start date).
- Prior experience of instructing swim lessons.
- Former aquatics athletes.
- Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills provided in swim lessons offered.
- Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc. to compliment instruction.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to positively interact with general public to command attention and deliver instruction effectively.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Instructor is required to be in the pool with the students. May require lengthy periods of standing, walking and running. May be required to assist and rescue struggling swimmers. May be required to perform CPR if needed. Frequent repetitive motion of body. Occasional climbing stairs. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work performed during class times. Classes are offered 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Swim Instructors should be available to work morning, evening, or both. Not required to be here for all 10 weeks of classes.
Hiring Range: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
To apply, visit University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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About University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific is a mission-driven organization, focused on creating the next generation of leaders in a wide array of disciplines through student-centered teaching and research that blends learning in classrooms, laboratories and studios with real-world experiences partnering with organizations across northern California. No matter the job, every employee at Pacific is part of contributing to the mission of California’s first university, which ranks in the Top 20 in the West and Top 100 in the U.S.
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