Adaptive Swim Instructor | Evening & Weekend Schedule

usssa-careers; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

British Swim School in Cudahy, WI is seeking Adaptive Swim Instructors to provide individualized swim and water-safety instruction for children with autism, developmental or physical disabilities.

We value patience, reliability and compassion; no prior swim-instruction experience required as training will be provided, and there are opportunities to work evenings and weekends, helping each swimmer gain independence and safety in the water.

Qualifications

• Experience in autism or developmental disability services
• Experience in special education
• ABA therapy or behavioral support
• Occupational or physical therapy
• Recreational therapy
• Respite or caregiving
• Special needs childcare
• Psychology or related fields
• Education or social work related background
• Strong compassion and reliability

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized swim and water-safety instruction
• Work one-on-one or in small instructional settings
• Adapt how skills are taught to meet each swimmer's needs
• Use tools such as visual cues, predictable routines, simple language and task breakdown
• Provide appropriate physical support in the water
• Work with swimmers who may be nonverbal or communicate differently
• Help swimmers build confidence, independence and lifesaving water-safety skills
• Celebrate progress-even when progress happens one small step at a time

Skills

Autism services

Special education

ABA therapy

Occupational therapy

Physical therapy

Recreational therapy

Respite caregiving

Special needs childcare

Psychology

Education

Social work

Related fields

Job description

British Swim School in Cudahy, WI is seeking Adaptive Swim Instructors to provide individualized swim and water-safety instruction for children with autism, developmental or physical disabilities.

We value patience, reliability and compassion; no prior swim-instruction experience required as training will be provided, and there are opportunities to work evenings and weekends, helping each swimmer gain independence and safety in the water.