About this role
<p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#e74c3c">You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="http://uc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">uc.edu</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Duties</b></H2> </div><div><p>Swim Lesson Instructors are responsible for instructing American Red Cross progressive swim lessons and teaching participants to be safe when they are in, on, and around water. Lessons are available to infants/toddlers, preschool, youth, and adults in group and/or private lessons. We are also looking for swim instructors to coach junior swim team style classes, stroke clinics, and master's level swim practices. Positions are available to both certified and uncertified staff. </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Effectively teach and give feedback to students during swim lessons</li> <li>Maintain current attendance records</li> <li>Maintain the class participants' progress </li> <li>Record class participants' results on the report card </li> <li>Attend and participate in all scheduled WSI meetings and trainings</li> <li>Forward patrons with specific questions or concerns to the Aquatic Coordinator or Aquatic Supervisor</li> <li>Maintain current certifications</li> <li>Other duties as assigned </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inter-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL). </li> <li>This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays. </li> <li>Hour requirement: one lesson a week</li> <li>Skills acquired include: <ul> <li>Teaching experience</li> <li>Risk Management</li> <li>Critical Thinking</li> <li>Communication </li> <li>Time Management</li> <li>Problem Solving</li> <li>Conflict Resolution </li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">High School Diploma or GED</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">“Enrollment” shall include:</span></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be at least 16 years of age.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Work Environment </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Standing – often </li> <li>Talking – often </li> <li>Walking – often </li> <li>Bending – often </li> <li>Pulling, pushing – often </li> <li>Position specific: <ul> <li>Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations, and substances</li> <li>Ability to work with all age groups </li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Compensation and Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Pay rate - $13.40/hour for Certified Staff holding active American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certifications</li> <li>Pay rate - $12.40/hour for non-certified assisting instructors</li> <li>20% discount on programs and services (excluding Pro Shop) </li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. </span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please click <a href="https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/careereducation/get-experience/student-employment.html">here</a>. </span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at <span style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></span><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">.</span></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">REQ: 102091 </span></p>