Job Description
Position: Adaptive Swim Instructor
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Adaptive Programs Manager, the Adaptive Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swimming techniques and water safety skills to individuals with disabilities.
This position requires good leadership, a professional appearance and attitude, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic. The essential skills are the ability to work well with people, teach, motivate, instill trust, and to ensure a positive working environment. It is also necessary to be able to effectively enforce policies and procedures.
General Responsibilities:
Teaches adaptive water safety/swim lessons to individuals with disabilities
Documents daily attendance, completes assessments, and maintains necessary data in Athena platform
Is prompt and prepared to begin sessions on time and in an organized fashion; obtains and sets-up equipment prior to a session and puts equipment away when finished
Displays professional behavior and is accountable for the safety and positive learning experience for each individual
When necessary, responds to family, guardian and caregiver concerns and problems
Prepares semi-annual/annual reports when necessary. Reports should reflect individuals' progress, and behavioral responses while attending lessons.
Maintains a safe and clean work area
Attends in-service training sessions
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (training provided):
Teaching swimming and water safety skills
Working/teaching individuals with disabilities
Leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm
Ability to positively interact with students and their families
Preferred Qualifications:
One-year previous aquatic teaching experience
Experience working with special needs population
Water Safety Instructor preferred
CPR/AED certified preferred
Working Conditions:
Work is performed outdoors with potentially inclement weather conditions. Some local travel may be required. Position requires regular contact with the public. Must be able to work under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and adhere to deadlines.
Note on physical requirements
Repetitive motions in line with regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, swim stroke instruction, swim coaching, and swim meet set-up.
Pay Range:
$22.00 to $25.00 per hour (DOE)
