Adaptive Aquatic Instructor - Wilson

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Purpose-filled shifts

Job summary

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is seeking an Adaptive Aquatic Instructor for a part-time role at Katie's Pool, a therapeutic setting. You will lead inclusive swimming sessions for participants with diverse abilities in a warm, supportive environment and help them build strength and independence.

Requirements include strong swimming skills, a heart for inclusion, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and WSI/YSLI certification preferred; background and drug screening required.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach adapted swim and water-based movement for participants with diverse abilities.
• Commitment to inclusion and service.
• Strong swimming skills and a team-player mindset.
• CPR/First Aid completed within 30 days.
• WSI/YSLI certification preferred; we will assist to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Teach adapted swim and water-based movement sessions.
• Help participants gain strength, balance, and independence.
• Assist with pool entry/exit, including wheelchair transfers.
• Collaborate with instructors and volunteers.
• Uphold YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility.

Job description

Dive Into a Meaningful Role – Adaptive Aquatic Instructor Wanted!

Part-Time | $9.75/hour | Katie's Pool – Therapeutic Setting

Ready to make a splash and a difference? Join our team at the YMCA as an Adaptive Aquatic Instructor! We're looking for energetic, compassionate, and water-loving individuals to lead swimming sessions for individuals with diverse abilities in a warm, therapeutic pool environment.

What You'll Do:

• Teach adapted swim and water-based movement
• Help participants gain strength, balance, and independence
• Support entry/exit to the pool (sometimes with wheelchairs)
• Team up with other awesome instructors and volunteers
• Live the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility

What You Bring:

• A heart for inclusion and service
• Strong swimming skills and a team-player mindset
• CPR/First Aid within 30 days
• WSI/YSLI preferred (but we'll help you get there!)
• Pass a background and drug screening

Perks:

• Be part of something bigger – enhancing lives through water
• Ongoing training and a supportive team
• A pool of fun and purpose in every shift!

We are a drugfree workplace.