Adaptive Swim Instructor - Flexible Part-Time

City of Rochester, MN; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department, AccessABLE Rec. program is seeking excited and qualified people to teach adaptive swim lessons to children aged 4-12 with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.

This is a temporary/seasonal/limited appointment position that is responsible for assisting children with a variety of cognitive and/or physical disabilities who are participating in AccessABLE Rec. swimming programs.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be committed to work when scheduled.
• Must be comfortable working in the water with students of various intellectual and physical abilities.
• Must be self-motivated, comfortable in the water, and able to physically lift, hold, and provide necessary physical support to students.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with disabilities, encouraging water readiness and teaching basic swim skills.
• Assist with setting out & putting away equipment & supplies.
• Greet students and families at beginning of each class and escorts students in and out of the pool.
• Communicate progress and make suggestions for progress to parents and to AccessABLE Recreation Program Coordinator
• Monitor and enforce safe behavior and encourage all appropriate safety precautions in and around pool area.
• Complete any necessary forms and or other required paperwork pertaining to students and program policies.

Skills

Responsibility

Maturity

Water comfort

Physical lifting

Punctuality

Job description

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department, AccessABLE Rec. program is seeking excited and qualified people to teach adaptive swim lessons to children aged 4-12 with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.

This is a temporary/seasonal/limited appointment position that is responsible for assisting children with a variety of cognitive and/or physical disabilities who are participating in AccessABLE Rec. swimming programs.