Adapted Swim Instructor

Specialty Aquatic Programs; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to providing exceptional aquatic programs! This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and teach individuals of all ages and abilities through swim lessons. As a valued member of our community, you will develop personalized swim plans, ensure a safe and welcoming environment, and foster positive interactions with participants and their families. If you are passionate about swimming and enjoy working with diverse groups, this position could be your perfect fit. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying the flexibility of a contractual role that allows for personal growth and development in aquatic programming.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunity for growth in programming

Daily pay

Qualifications

• Must possess current Lifeguard Certification within 60 days of employment.
• Ideal for Allied Health professionals or Special Education professionals.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and develop swim plans for students.
• Provide a safe and organized pool area and respond to participant inquiries.

Skills

Swim lesson instruction

Lifeguard Certification

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to swim 25 yards

Ability to lift more than 20 lbs

Education

Post-college student or equivalent

Tools

Starfish Aquatics Certification

Adapted Swim Training/Certification

Job description

LOCATION Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex Pool, 650 Church Street, Plymouth, MI 48170

EMPLOYMENT STATUS Contractual

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE ASAP
This position is contractual for 3 hours to 8 hours a week. No holidays or holiday weekends.

PAY RATE $25-45 per hour

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE Swim lesson instruction or coaching experience. Some swimming background is required including but not limited to any of the following: Lifeguard certified, swim team/competitor, lifelong swimmer, coaching, or other formal training.

EDUCATION Must be a post-college student or equivalent

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING Ideal position for: Allied Health professional such as PT, OT, SLP, CTRS, or Special Education professional. Must possess current Lifeguard Certification (will train) within 60 days of employment. Completes Starfish Aquatics Certification within 60 days of employment. Completes Adapted Swim Training/Certification within 60 days of programming. Completes up to 4 weeks of shadow orientation. Ability to work in the pool for up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to swim 25 Yards without stopping. Ability to routinely raise to lift more than 20 lbs. Good communication and organizational skills are required. The ideal applicant has excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and enjoys working with children and adults with unique and special needs.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES Completes swim lesson plan assessments and develops swim plans for private and group students. Develops daily lesson plans to execute private and group student goals. Instructs swimming lessons and Aquatics events. Responds to participant family questions, comments, and concerns. Provides a safe, clean, and organized pool area. Fosters positive support for all staff to properly execute swim programming. Communicates with the Supervisor if an issue arises with the pool or facility. Oversees accurate program tracking, and reporting and oversees swim progress notes are completed. Follows and executes Emergency Action Plan for pool. Other job responsibilities include answering questions, providing tours, cleaning, and assisting in other program tasks as needed.

HOW TO APPLY All candidates must complete a Specialty Aquatic Programs Employment Application by contacting [e-mail] or at Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, 650 Church Street, Plymouth, MI 48170 during programming hours.
Please email the completed application with your resume to [e-mail], attention: Diane Owens.

OTHER INFORMATION Time off: Independence Day Weekend, Memorial Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Special schedule between Christmas & New Years.
-This position may be shared with another supervisor.
-Paid daily.
-Room to grow in other areas of programming: Aquatic Fitness, Aquatic Therapy, and/or Swim Lessons.

Specialty Aquatic Programs is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal-opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

Specialty Aquatic Programs LLC and S3 Montessori Swim School Core Values

Education & Lifelong Learning: We believe the Montessori Method with a therapeutic twist is the best educational model to achieve our learning goals. We value a thoughtful and well-prepared learning environment that is both purposeful and meaningful. A dynamic and nurturing environment should provide students with success and joy to become lifelong lovers of the water. We expect our teachers and leaders to be lifelong learners who share knowledge with and learn from our students, partners, and fellow staff.

Community: Each person—student, teacher, leader, Board member, parent, and volunteer—who joins the Specialty Aquatic Programs family belongs to a diverse group of students and adults who respect each member of our community. Each person is expected to take responsibility for himself or herself and the group to contribute to its success.

Integrity: We are honest and direct and we make every effort to do the right thing. Our community exists to serve children and adults of all abilities. We continually ask how we may better serve each participant. The integrity of our decisions is based on the best interests of our participants.

Compassion: We respect one another as members of the community. We value the uniqueness of each member of our community and recognize every person will have special needs at different times. Understanding a situation and responding require compassion and we will give it. We are human beings and we treat one another with kindness and dignity.

Excellence: We strive to attain high standards of performance in everything we do to develop the maximum potential of every participant and staff. The individual student is empowered to be a self-motivated, self-disciplined, and independent learner. Our staff are talented people who are giving their best and we work together to create an environment where others can do their best as well. We continually seek ways to improve.