What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Summer Camp Swim Instructor position at University of Pittsburgh?
The School of Education/Community Leisure Learn program is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and charismatic instructors for our Summer Camps!
The PITT’s KIDS Summer Camp program provides instruction in aquatics, games, and sports instruction to children ages 5 to 16 years old.
Through this developmental program, children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities with a focus on progressive skill instruction. The program uses all areas of Trees Hall including the rock wall and the Olympic-size swimming pool. We also use the small pool in the back of the Olympic pool. Pitt's Kids Fall Program is looking for energetic and creative students to design and implement fun physical activities for our youth participants. The Summer Camp Swim Instructor will oversee swimming lessons and water safety for campers aged 6-15, ensuring a fun and secure aquatic environment. Responsibilities include teaching basic to advanced swim skills, conducting safety drills, and assessing camper progress. The instructor will promote water safety awareness, supervise swim sessions, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. During mornings with no swim scheduled, swim staff will be expected to assist with STEAM activities, engaging campers in creative and educational projects that promote learning and teamwork. Candidates should possess strong swimming abilities.
DATES: 6/22/26-8/6/26, 6-weeks Monday-Thursday 9AM-3:30PM. Option to work additional hours between pre-care 8AM-9AM and post-care 3:30PM-5:30PM.
PURPOSE OF JOB: To work directly with the children to effectively facilitate their participation, skill development, and enjoyment of the program. To develop, revise, and implement lesson plans. To model, demonstrate, and provide hands on guidance and instruction to the children in the activity and during transitional locations. To communicate needs and wants to staff. To provide a safe environment for the children. To represent the Pitt’s Kids well to families and children. To work with the Pitt’s Kids administrators in all essential levels of program planning and development in the vital administration of Pitt’s Kids program.
Apply today to join our team!
Department
Community Leisure Learn Projects
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
No experience required
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment
26
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3:30pm
Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?
No
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate
12
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
The PITT’s KIDS Summer Camp program provides instruction in aquatics, games, and sports instruction to children ages 5 to 16 years old.
Through this developmental program, children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities with a focus on progressive skill instruction. The program uses all areas of Trees Hall including the rock wall and the Olympic-size swimming pool. We also use the small pool in the back of the Olympic pool. Pitt's Kids Fall Program is looking for energetic and creative students to design and implement fun physical activities for our youth participants. The Summer Camp Swim Instructor will oversee swimming lessons and water safety for campers aged 6-15, ensuring a fun and secure aquatic environment. Responsibilities include teaching basic to advanced swim skills, conducting safety drills, and assessing camper progress. The instructor will promote water safety awareness, supervise swim sessions, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. During mornings with no swim scheduled, swim staff will be expected to assist with STEAM activities, engaging campers in creative and educational projects that promote learning and teamwork. Candidates should possess strong swimming abilities.
DATES: 6/22/26-8/6/26, 6-weeks Monday-Thursday 9AM-3:30PM. Option to work additional hours between pre-care 8AM-9AM and post-care 3:30PM-5:30PM.
PURPOSE OF JOB: To work directly with the children to effectively facilitate their participation, skill development, and enjoyment of the program. To develop, revise, and implement lesson plans. To model, demonstrate, and provide hands on guidance and instruction to the children in the activity and during transitional locations. To communicate needs and wants to staff. To provide a safe environment for the children. To represent the Pitt’s Kids well to families and children. To work with the Pitt’s Kids administrators in all essential levels of program planning and development in the vital administration of Pitt’s Kids program.
Apply today to join our team!
- The Pennsylvania Child Protection Clearances prior to start (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background Check)
- First Aid and CPR Preferred
- High School diploma minimum
- 1-2 years’ experience planning lessons for instruction with children preferred
Department
Community Leisure Learn Projects
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
No experience required
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment
26
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3:30pm
Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?
No
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate
12
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Not Applicable