Swim Instructor

The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports, a division of Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Swim Instructor (part-time, wage position). Swim Instructors work at both the Aquatic & Fitness and North Grounds Recreation Center aquatics facilities.

Applicants must be self-motivated and desire to work in a team environment. Join our swim instructor team and work in a fun, social environment with flexible hours!

• Identify key elements and strategies for planning and preparing effective and safe swim lessons
• Identify key class management principles, elements and strategies for planning, preparing and conducting safe swim lessons
• Describe the importance of effective observation for teaching and how to develop these methods
• Observe swimming, headfirst entry and diving skills and accurately classify them and suggest appropriate interventions to improve them
• Develop the ability to effectively communicate about participant's progress in swim lessons
• Modify teaching to meet unexpected challenges including dealing with participants who misbehave
• Demonstrate the ability to accommodate participants with disabilities and other health conditions
• Availability to work evenings and weekends
• Attend all in-service and training sessions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Display excellent customer service in a friendly and helpful manner to all participants and fellow employee

Position Compensation: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student Experience: Some experience, up to 1-3 years Licensure: Water Safety Instructor preferred, but not required PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.