Student Instructor for Sports and Wellness (Student)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX

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SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Administrative Skills, CPR Certification, Customer Relations, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), First Aid, Genetics, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Microsoft Word, Physical Demands, Sports, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
12 days ago

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Student Instructor for Sports and Wellness (Student) Academic Year 2026-2027 UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Student Instructor for Sports and Wellness is responsible for teaching classes for Sports and Wellness facilities, including water aerobics, group aerobics, group swim lessons, and individual swim lessons. The Student Instructor for Sports and Wellness reports to the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.

This is a student position open to current UIW students.

Essential Functions

  • Teach classes to students of all abilities and performing related administrative duties.
  • Conduct classes for students, faculty, staff, community members, and Collegiate Club Sport Athletes.
  • Complete daily walkthroughs of the facility.
  • Informs administration of issues and is responsible for ensuring the aerobic equipment is functional and up to standards.
  • Keep up with current trends and standards in their field of instruction.
  • Understand and represent the mission and vision of UIW and UIWSports and Wellness.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Possess the skills and expertise necessary to instruct student, faculty, and staff in the skills of their specialty.
  • Good customer relation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective instruction techniques and skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of their field including, strategies, techniques, and progression.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW Student

Required Work Experience

Two (2) or more years' experience teaching in their specialty/certification in an exercise environment

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

  • Certification in instruction by a nationally recognized organization;
  • CPR and First Aid Certification

Work Hours

  • Available weekends and evenings as duties required.
  • Required to cover special events, holidays and school break schedules as required by the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number STU1615PO Number of Vacancies 8 Job Type Part Time Job Category Students Desired Start Date Multi-Hire Pool Yes Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Assistant Director of Sports and Wellnesstor Salary $20 per hour, limited hours Open Date 07/06/2026 Close Date 05/31/2027 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a pool position with hires expected throughout the academic year and as early as July 2026.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation 1
  • Student Class Schedule
  • Evidence of Required Certification(s)

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Letter of Recommendation 2
  • Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a current UIW student?
  • Yes, I am a doctoral student

  • Yes, I am a graduate student

  • Yes, I am a senior

  • Yes, I am a junior

  • Yes, I am a sophomore

  • Yes, I am a freshman

  • No, I am not a UIW student

    • Are you currently CPR and First Aid certified?
  • Yes

  • No

  • No, but I will complete within the timeframe stipulated in the job posting as required.

    • Are you currently certified in aerobic instruction by a nationally certified organization?
  • Yes

  • No

  • No, but will complete within 6 months of employment.

    • Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please list the certifications you currently hold.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please list the type of classes you are interested in teaching.

(Open Ended Question)

About the Company

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University of the Incarnate Word

One of the leading comprehensive universities in Texas, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio strives to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens with values developed in a Judeo-Christian tradition. In 1881 the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women. The college was admitted to membership in the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1919, and joined the Texas Association of Colleges as a senior college in 1920. The Graduate Studies division was established in 1950. Male students were first admitted into the college's undergraduate programs in 1970. Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996. Today, UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution under federal guidelines.

UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The enrollment reflects the diversity of South Texas, as more than 60 percent of the students are from racial or ethnic minority groups. UIW is ranked No. 1 nationally among faith-based universities in the conferring of bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine, and No. 6 nationally among all private, not-for-profit universities. International students comprise 14% of the student body, and they represent over 70 countries. Seventy-five percent of the students depend upon financial aid. A majority of the students are first-generation college attendees.

UIW offers 80 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including the Ph.D. in Education and doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.), optometry (OD), nursing practice (DNP), physical therapy (DPT) and business administration (DBA). UIW is one of twenty universities in the U.S. with an optometry program, while the pharmacy school is the only one in Texas at a private university. In fall, 2017, the School of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its first class of students to a new facility at Brooks City Base.

In athletics, UIW is a member of the Division 1 Southland Conference. UIW fielded its first football team in 2009, which plays in Benson Stadium, named after New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson.

With a student-to-faculty classroom ratio of 14:1, UIW is a wireless campus that provides students with an environment that encourages excellence in academics. As part of its international efforts, UIW has agreements for reciprocal education with 123 universities in 40 countries. It also operates academic sites in Mexico City and Irapuato, Mexico, and Heidelberg, Germany.

In 2017, UIW was chosen as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” in a national survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the ninth year in a row it has received this prestigious distinction. UIW also made the national Top 10 Honor Roll for eight consecutive years, in the medium-sized classification for universities with enrollments between 3,000 and 9,999 students. The graduate nursing program has been recognized as one of the top 65 graduate programs nationally by U.S. News Media Group.

The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited to award baccalaureate and graduate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, the American Music Therapy Association, the Council of Education of the Deaf, the American Dietetic Association, and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1881
WEBSITE
http://www.uiw.edu/