RecSports Student Assistant - Water Safety Instructor

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking energetic Water Safety Instructors to join their team and promote lifelong wellbeing. This role involves instructing group and private swimming lessons, ensuring a safe, educational, and welcoming environment for all participants. Successful candidates will commence employment at the start of Fall 2026. For inquiries, please contact Adam Caldwell at [email protected]. Further details about the position and onboarding can be found at https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/.

Requirements

University of Florida student
Contribute 5-8 hours/week, dependent upon lesson schedule (evening and weekend hours)
Current Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or willing to obtain within 30 days.
Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or willing to obtain before teaching any lessons.
Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811, YCS800
Eligible to work on campus and employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS)
Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week and additional hours with an approved Hours Extension Form.
Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!
Only applicants who are currently certified will be considered for this position.
Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Responsibilities

Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests.
Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
Abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct.
Instruct group and private swimming lessons.
Evaluate participant swimming ability and determine correct swim level.
Create an educational, safe, and inviting experience for participants.
Be available as needed to discuss the participant’s course evaluation with the parents/guardians and/or participants.
Punctually meet all scheduled class times, fully prepared to teach.
Attend all staff and evaluation meetings as requested.
Adhere to and enforce all the policies and procedures.
Complete all necessary planning and paperwork inherent to the class.
Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.