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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

Job Description Summary

Develop and teach private and group swim lessons for the Penn community. Students range from infants to adults.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Instruction
  • Assisting clients in achieving their swimming goals
  • Providing support and encouragement when teaching skills
  • Maintaining a courteous and polite demeanor
  • Attending a swim instructor staff meeting once per semester
Administrative Tasks
  • Keeping accurate records of lessons
  • Updating a client roster in google sheets regularly
  • Scheduling lessons with clients
  • Reading and responding to emails about available clients
  • Completing report cards for group lessons participants

Qualifications

Candidates for this position should have prior group or private lesson teaching experience. It is encouraged that they be former swimmers of any level and/or hold a swim lesson instructor certification; however, prior experience is not required. Candidates will be asked about their swim instruction knowledge and asked to swim. Candidates should be prepared to provide a resume and references upon request

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $22.00 Hourly Rate

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

  • Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Pottruck-Health-and-Fitness-Center/Swim-Instructor_JR00110353

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