KCP Swim Instructor

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter stating your level of swim experience and if you have ever instructed swimming lessons before to individuals of any age.

Job Summary

Teach non-credit classes for the Department in the areas of safety, outdoor adventures, or challenge program. Instructors should possess expertise in the activity being taught and should have good communication skills.

To learn more about Kinesiology Community Programs (KCP) classes and to view our current schedule, visit our website: kines.umich.edu/KCP

Responsibilities*

• Be part of a team who provides beginning and intermediate group swim lessons for adults.
• Monitor, demonstrate, and instruct students on proper techniques, tactics, and strategies to improve their strokes and overall swimming ability, enforces all facility polices, rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications*

• Previous swim instructor experience and/or competitive swim experience.
• Employees who teach safety certification classes must have current American Red Cross Instructor Level Certification and possess good leadership and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications*

• Teaching/instruction experience is preferred.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

KCP Swim Instructors will work approximately 2-3 hours per week.

Classes for the fall and winter terms are expected to be on Sunday evening from 5:30-8:30pm, at Whitmore Lake Community Pool. Your own transportation is required since the classes are
held off campus, approximately 15 minutes away. There is not a bus route to this location.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

280246

Working Title

KCP Swim Instructor

Job Title

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR (TEMP)

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

School Kinesiology

Department

School of Kinesiology

Posting Begin/End Date

7/17/2026 - 9/05/2026

Salary

$20.00 - $20.00

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening

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