Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

Position Title: Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff) ‌ Position Type: Temporary ‌

About the Role

The Campus Recreation part-time swim instructor position is established to teach people of all ages the importance of water safety and how to swim in a proper manner. ‌ Swim instructors must maintain the proper certifications and physical fitness required by industry standards. All in-service training sessions and staff meetings are mandatory. Primary Responsibilities: Provide quality instruction for our group and private swim lesson programs. Knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Keep records of students and classes taught and report all certifications to the Coordinator of Aquatics.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons OR team teaching with another experienced instructor for at least 2-4 sessions. Any part-time swim instructor has to have an active lifeguard certification. NKU Students please apply to the Student Swim Instructor posting. Work Schedule and Pay: $13.50/hour without WSI Certification/$17.00/hour with WSI Certification Flexible schedule is available. The shifts will accommodate pool hours due to needed lifeguard coverage and also based on the client’s needs. Direct questions to Michael Ackley ackleym1@nku.edu ‌ Posted Salary: $13.50 - $17.00/hr per certification ‌ Work Environment & Physical Demands: HC - A. D. Albright Health Center Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About NKU Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.