Adaptive Swim Instructor

British Swim School; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Competitive starting pay

Meaningful impact

Job summary

British Swim School in Columbus, OH is seeking a compassionate Adaptive Swim Instructor to provide one-on-one lessons for children with autism and other developmental or sensory differences.

You will receive paid training, a competitive starting wage, and a schedule with evenings and weekends. Join a mission-driven team that builds meaningful relationships with swimmers and families while teaching life-saving water skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, autism or developmental needs preferred.
• Experience in childcare, special education, or therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one swim lessons for children with autism and developmental or sensory differences.
• Adapt teaching to each swimmer's unique needs and pace.
• Teach life-saving water safety skills and track progress for families.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Make Waves That Matter – Become an Adaptive Swim Instructor

Some jobs pay the bills. Others change lives.

At British Swim School, we're looking for a compassionate, patient, and energetic Adaptive Swim Instructor to provide one-on-one swim lessons for children with autism and other developmental or sensory differences.

If you have experience working with children, special education, therapy, childcare, or simply have a heart for helping others, we'd love to meet you. We'll teach you how to teach swimming—you bring the compassion.

• Cudahy Location
• Evening & Weekend Hours Available
• Starting Pay: $22/hour

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Paid, comprehensive swim instructor training
• Competitive starting pay
• One-on-one lessons that allow you to build meaningful relationships with swimmers and families
• Supportive, mission-driven team
• Consistent schedule with opportunities to grow
• The chance to make a life-changing impact every single day

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Patient, calm, and encouraging
• Passionate about working with children of all abilities
• Reliable and committed
• Comfortable adapting their teaching to each swimmer's unique needs
• Excited to learn new skills and grow professionally

Every child deserves the opportunity to feel confident and safe in the water. As an Adaptive Swim Instructor, you'll help children develop life-saving skills, celebrate milestones that once seemed impossible, and give families peace of mind.

This is more than a teaching position—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life.

Join our team and help every swimmer discover what's possible.