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Summer Swim Instructor

Employer
University of Denver
Location
USA, Denver, Colorado
Salary
Up to $12 per hour

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Position Type
Alt-Ac & Post-Ac
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school's academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 32 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 17 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor position is non-benefited, part-time and not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. This position is responsible for teaching swim classes in a professional manner and maintaining a safe pool environment. The job responsibilities include the following:

  • Maintain a safe environment for participants and parents.
  • Instruct swimming skills in group and private settings to participants of all ages and abilities.
  • Evaluate program participants according to DU Learn to Swim standards.
  • Adapt teaching approaches to the experience, ability and culture of Learn to Swim participants so they can meet lesson objectives.
  • Complete and submit program and participant progress reports as required.
  • Communicate with parents and/or participants regarding participant's progress and how they may be able to assist in the participant's progress.
  • Provide excellent customer service to all Ritchie Center guests.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Current or previous CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
  • Able to move about the Ritchie Center while transporting equipment or objects up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working towards a bachelor's degree.
  • Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
  • 1-2 years of swim lesson instruction experience.

Pay

The pay for this position starts at $12.00 hourly

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu o be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. If you have questions regarding this position please contact Rachel Cook at Rachel.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Organization

Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.

The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.

The University offers:

Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.

Collaborative, Experiential Learning

Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.

In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.

The University of Denver Culture

Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community.  The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.

At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore

For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.

Company info
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Telephone
3038717770
Location
2199 S. University Blvd.
 Denver
Colorado
80210
US
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