Swim Lesson Instructor (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - #75908

Overview

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps) leads the way in providing summer camps for kids of all ages. Located on the UC Berkeley campus for more than 60 years, we offer high-caliber, impactful, and fun camps.

Position Summary

Swim instructors provide instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants in the UC Berkeley Youth Recreation. Swim instructors are supervised by the Aquatic Coordinator and the Aquatics Director. Applicants must be able to relate well to children. Swim Instructors must also be able to exercise good judgment and safely supervise children. Applicants must have the sensory abilities (e.g. hearing, seeing) necessary to perform the duties of the position. Previous experience as swimming instructor is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Program Instruction :

• Effectively teach swimming skills and water safety to children in a progressive sequence.
• Run organized and well executed classes.
• Incorporate diverse and fun activities into lessons.
• Assess participant swimming skills for appropriate level placement and for completing progress reports.
• Interact with every child in the class for each lesson, avoid playing favorites.

Child Supervision & Class Management :

Administrative :

Other :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

This is a 6-month, part-time (12 hours / week), contract appointment. This is a non-exempt position, paid biweekly at an hourly rate. For information on the comprehensive benefits package, please visit the University of California, Berkeley Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range considers factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly rate is $19.57.

How to Apply

Other Information

Mandated Reporter and Misconduct

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report suspected abuse or neglect. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of related duties and acknowledgments. Misconduct disclosures and SB 791 / AB 810 requirements apply as part of the employment process. See policies for details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. The University of California's Affirmative Action and Anti-Discrimination policies apply.

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