Adaptive Swim Instructor

Aqua Tots Swim School-Aqua Tots Lake Murray, LLC; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

No swim experience required

Part-time schedule

Indoor heated pool

Job summary

Aqua-Tots Swim School is seeking a part-time, compassionate swim instructor to teach SNAP lessons for children with adaptive needs. No prior swim experience required; training provided.

Candidates should be comfortable working weekends (Saturday or Sunday 3-8 PM) and able to lift 50+ lbs. Starting pay is $27-$30 per hour, with weekly pay and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience working with children with adaptive needs (school, therapy, or support setting).
• Ability to follow Aqua-Tots safety guidelines and attend training.

Responsibilities

• Teach water safety and swimming skills in a supportive environment.
• Adapt lessons to meet each child's needs.
• Celebrate progress with families and help children build confidence in and around water.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Adaptive needs exp

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you looking for a FUN and REWARDING place to work where you can make a lasting impact while earning some additional income? Then look no further! Aqua-Tots Swim School is seeking a part-time, compassionate, and patient swim instructor to teach our SNAP (Students Needing Adaptive Programing) swim lessons.

This role is perfect for paraprofessionals, special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational or behavioral therapists, or anyone with experience supporting children with adaptive needs who are looking for a part-time (5-10 hours a week) opportunity to use their existing skills in a new and fun way.

No prior swimming experience is required. We will provide comprehensive training in our curriculum and equip you with the tools to adapt it to your existing strengths and expertise with special needs children.

Please only apply if you are comfortable working weekends, as we are specifically looking for someone available to work either a Saturday or Sunday shift from 3-8 PM. This position requires a dedicated, responsible individual-consistency is essential when working with children with Adaptive needs.

Plus, with a starting pay of $27 - $30 an Hour you can earn a competitive wage while doing what you love.

As a Special Needs Swim Instructor, you will:

• Work exclusively with children in our SNAP program.
• Teach water safety and swimming skills in a supportive, friendly environment.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of each child.
• Celebrate progress with families and help children build confidence in and around water.

Why join our team?

• $$27 - $30 an hour starting pay
• Paid, hands-on training
• No swim experience needed
• Weekly pay
• Part-time schedule (SNAP classes only)
• Positive, inclusive team culture
• Indoor, year-round facility with 91° heated pool

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to create a safe, supportive environment
• Experience working with children with adaptive needs (school, therapy, or support setting)
• Willingness to follow Aqua-Tots safety guidelines and attend training.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

A Little About Us

Aqua-Tots Swim School specializes in teaching children to swim from day one. Our SNAP program is designed specifically for children with adaptive needs, providing individualized support so every child can feel safe and confident in the water.

If you're passionate about helping children thrive and want to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to have you on our team.

What does a swim instructor do?

As a Swim Instructor, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students every day. You will teach swimming lessons to children of all ages and skill levels, helping them build water safety skills, improve their swimming techniques, and gain confidence in a life skill they can carry with them forever.