RSOP CPR/First Aid Instructor

The Recreational Sports Outdoor Program First Aid/CPR Instructor will administer and provide proper certifications for RSOP student staff, and safety officers including, but not limited to, American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED certifications, Lifeguarding certifications, and Water Safety Instructor certifications. This position supports the mission and activities of UMD RSOP through whole-unit, campus, and community involvement. To meet the demands and expectations of this position, work hours may vary from week to week and season to season.

This is a temporary position for up to 67 days per calendar year.

Required Qualifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor

Recreational Sports Outdoor Program provides recreational, fitness, sport, and outdoor programming to the UMD and Northern Minnesota community. Over 90% of UMD students and over 700 employees participate in RSOP offerings.

RSOP consists of 13 professional staff and over 200 student employees providing opportunities through Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Fitness, Aquatics, Climbing, Paddling, Outdoor Trips and Activities, Equipment Rental and much more. RSOP is an integral part of the student experience, and a primary contributor to the health and wellness of the UMD community.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.10 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.