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Northern Kentucky University

Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

Pay: $31,720/yr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: Highland Heights, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.

$38,757 / year median in Kentucky

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Job Description

Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff) Northern Kentucky University - 4.0 Highland Heights, KY Job Details Part-time $13.50 - $17.00 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule

Qualifications Lifeguard Training Swimming Lifeguard Certification Teaching Full Job Description 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 ‌

Posted Salary:

$13.50 - $17.00/hr per certification ‌

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

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