Aquatics/Safety-Swim Instructor

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Aquatics/Safety-Swim Instructor Requisition Number H01116P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $12.50/hr for group lessons, $14.25/hr for private lessons FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching group, private and semi-private swimming lessons to students, faculty, staff, and community members using the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program materials. The instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of participants utilizing the pool and facility around the pool, teaching their students to Red Cross standards, and communicating effectively with participants and the Aquatics and Safety Coordinator to schedule and complete lessons.

This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

Required Qualifications Proof of current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or similar nationally recognized certification, current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with Basic First Aid

Must possess excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications American Red Cross Life guarding Certification, previous experience teaching private swim lessons

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 12/01/2025 Review Date 12/03/2025 Job Close Date 12/01/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/12991 Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume. A cover letter is optional.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.