Swim Lesson Instructor, Youth Recreation , Recreation & Wellbeing

Job

Location:

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

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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.

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.

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/28/2026. This is an ongoing hiring process with multiple positions available. Applications will be regularly assessed, and hiring will occur at various points throughout the year. The job listing will remain open for as long as applications are accepted.

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:

• Maintain a safe class atmosphere and keep constant watch over participants.
• Follow check‑in/out procedures.
• Walk children safely between meeting location and pool, monitor locker room changes when applicable.
• Demonstrate good judgement.
• Resolve disciplinary problems appropriately, complete Incident Reports as needed.

Administrative:

• Demonstrate responsibility in regard to work schedule, meetings & trainings.
• Demonstrate responsibility toward equipment, e.g. clipboard, pool toys, pool covers and supplies (keep in order, well maintained, and return to their proper location).
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately and on time (course record sheets, progress reports, attendance, timesheets, lesson plans, etc.).
• Maintain and submit copy of current certifications as listed in the job description.
• Follow all aquatic program, pool facility, camp, and emergency policies & procedures.

Other:

• Dress in appropriate and well‑maintained attire/uniform while instructing. Instructors are required to purchase their own navy‑blue one‑piece or two‑piece workout swimsuit.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working, help wherever needed, work well with co‑workers.
• Display good customer…