THIS POSITION WILL WORK AT THE DANIEL L. RITCHIE CENTER FOR SPORTS AND WELLNESS ON CAMPUS.
Essential Functions:
- Lead Learn to Swim private & group lessons for participants ages 3 years through adult.
- Help develop water safety awareness amongst program participants & parents.
- Assist in the progressive development of swimmers based on their individual goals.
- Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies
Other Functions:
- Attend and participate in monthly in-service trainings and all staff meetings
- Respond to participant questions and comments
- Provide excellent customer service to all Ritchie Center guests
- Maintain a general knowledge of programs taking place in the pool area
- Additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers
- Problem Solving
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Time Management
- Customer Service Oriented
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Current/Previous American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certifications (classes offered at the Ritchie Center throughout the year)
- Able to move about the Ritchie Center while transporting equipment or objects up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous swim instructor experience
- High School diploma & some college experience
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or WSI certification
Working Environment:
- The employee works in an active sports and fitness environment.
- Interruptions occur frequently and the stress level is moderate.
- Evening and Weekend hours may be required with this position
Physical Activities:
- Program set-up and take down.
- Participant rescues (as necessary).
- Participation in monthly in-services and skill checks.
Compensation & Benefits:
- This position is eligible for a federal work-study, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office.
- This position is also open to non-work study funded students.
- Students will be paid $18.50-$21.00/hr with the opportunity for yearly increases, dependent on performance.
- In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires
