Adaptive Aquatics Instructor

Usswimschools; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Referral bonus

Opportunities for pay increase

Job summary

A swim instruction organization in Pearland, Texas, is seeking an Adaptive Aquatics Instructor. This role involves teaching water safety skills to children with special needs and their families. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in water and have experience with special needs students. Responsibilities include ensuring student safety and building water confidence. A fun and creative workplace atmosphere is promoted, with competitive pay ranging from $12 to $20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable in the water and interacting with special needs swimmers.
• Responsible individual able to adapt with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in the water and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety for all students.
• Build water confidence and encourage students to excel.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Experience working with special needs students

Comfortable in the water

Positive attitude

CPR/Lifeguarding certification preferred

Ability to focus in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Come join our team at the Coastal Swim Academy as an Adaptive Aquatics Instructor, teaching lifesaving water skills to children and educating parents about water safety. This position will be working directly with our special needs swimmers and will be an adaptive teacher in order to meet the needs of those children and families. The Adaptive Aquatics Instructor will be working exclusively with students with Special Needs and helping individuals with various disabilities in order to gain confidence in the water, improve their swimming skills and achieve their goals.

At Coastal Swim Academy our mission is to “create aquatic problem solvers in a fun environment”. This is a great opportunity to join a mission to save lives and build lasting relationships in a fun and family-friendly environment. We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water.

Must have experience working with special needs students in any environment. Does not have to be exclusively in a water setting.

Why Choose Coastal Swim Academy?

• Paid training
• Competitive salary of $12-$20 per hour based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for pay increase (certain certifications, top performers)
• We offer a referral bonus for employees
• We use cutting-edge air filtration systems and UV purification. Our water temperature is a warm 90 degrees.
• You get to work with children, teaching a very important life saving skill that can change lives
• It's a fun, creative, friendly environment and every day is different

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety for all students.
• Love and respect students while building water confidence and encouraging them to rise to the best of their abilities.
• Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable.
• Complete required training and be a continual learner.
• Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student.
• Ability to communicate with parents while teaching their babies life saving water skills

Qualities we look for:

• MUST BE COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER AND INTERACTING WITH OUR SPECIAL NEEDS SWIMMERS AND FAMILIES
• Responsible individuals who are able to adapt and adjust with a positive attitude
• Willingness to work in the water
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached
• CPR/Lifeguarding certification is preferred, but not required to start
• The ability to focus in a fast-paced environment
• Afternoons and Saturdays are required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.

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