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KidSpirit Swim Instructor School Year 2026-2027


Job Location:

Corvallis, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:
KidSpirit Extension and Engagement

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:


  • A Resume

For additional information please contact:


In addition to applying to the OSU job website portal please go to KidSpirit website to join our team and apply to KidSpirit.

are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 30 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Swim Instructor for the KidSpirit Youth Organization at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Youth Program Instructor is responsible for delivering highquality instruction to youth while fostering a safe supportive and growthoriented environment. The position requires strong communication critical thinking teamwork and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include lesson planning safety response equipment management program promotion and effective collaboration with staff families and supervisors. WSI certification preferred or ability to participate in WSI training. Swim Lesson Experience / Training Preferred or High Level of Swim Experience

Join Our Team OSUKidSpirit Extension and Engagement Oregon State University

Position Duties:

  • Create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery emotional safety and positive youth development.

  • Plan prepare and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.

  • Use observation critical thinking and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.

  • Monitor participant safety always and administer first aid when necessary.

  • Initiate emergency action procedures appropriately and calmly.

  • Attend required orientation sessions program meetings and inservice training.

  • Check out request and properly use equipment and supplies for activities.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication Critical Thinking Teamwork Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


  • *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Current valid First Aid certification by the start of programming.

    • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification by start of programming.

    • Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety certification by start of programming.

    • Fundamentals of Learning.

    Additional Required Qualifications:

    This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

    Working Conditions/Schedule:
    On campus pools Langton and Women Building.
    Afternoons Monday thru Friday weekdays may vary like Tuesday Thursday Friday. Weekends Saturday and Sunday.
    Can possibly accommodate working one day on the weekend Saturday or Sunday.
    KidSpirit swim lessons run both Saturday and Sunday.

    Salary Range:

    Anticipated Start Date:

    Anticipated End Date:

    Required Experience:

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