What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at Westminster University?
Westminster University
Swim Instructor
Position Type: PRN (as needed), Not Benefited
Work Location: Westminster University Campus
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
About Westminster University:
Westminster University is a private, independent, and comprehensive university in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more than 150 years, Westminster has combined academic excellence with a strong sense of community and purpose. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the university offers the energy of a growing metropolitan area alongside world-class outdoor recreation just minutes from campus.
Our campus is collaborative, student-centered, and grounded in academic integrity. Faculty and staff work closely with students to foster critical thinking, career readiness, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. Employees are supported in their professional growth and encouraged to bring forward ideas that strengthen the university.
Westminster is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive – offering flexibility, generous time off, and a culture that values balance, inclusion, and innovation.
Position Summary:
Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching individual and group swim instruction to the many types to members of the Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center. Swim Instructors cover skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. Depending on the need of the Center, Swim Instructors should be prepared to teach adults as well as children’s Learn-to-Swim levels 1 through 6, Parent and Child Aquatics, and Water Safety Outreach Classes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Swim Instructors will incorporate knowledge and application of different teaching styles to the experience, ability and culture of participants so that they can achieve course objectives.
- Swim Instructors will be responsible for preparing the appropriate lesson for the level of class
- Maintaining attendance and evaluation methods of each participant
- Enforce safety regulations and facility policies
- Be proactive in looking for potential dangers and unsafe behaviors
- Working relationships:
- There are generally 2-3 swim instructors working at a time depending on the attendance of the class.
- Swim Instructors are part of the FWRD team which includes multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Training
- More than 1 year experience teaching swim lessons
- CPR/AED and First Aid – Required within 3 months of hire
- Excellent customer service
- Responsible in nature
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Team Player
- Comprehensive understanding of programs offered through the Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Department
- Positive and collaborative spirit
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.