Inclusive Adaptive Swim Instructor (Part-Time)

DeKalb Health; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring Adaptive Swim Instructors to work at all three branches in North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro.

You will teach recreation-level swim lessons modified for swimmers with diverse abilities and support families through the intake process, parent education, and staff training within the Inclusion department.

Responsibilities include creating an inclusive environment, assessing progress in small groups, and communicating session notes to parents after each class.

Qualifications

• Exceptional people skills and ability to connect empathetically with others.
• Experience with individuals with diverse abilities in group or 1:1 settings.
• Experience in SPED, OT, or ABA or related fields adapting instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implements an inclusion curriculum following YUSA standards.
• Assesses swimmers capabilities and progress through small group lessons.
• Creates a positive and inclusive environment.
• Utilizes modified approaches, including but not limited to, visuals and equipment to meet swimmers’ needs.
• Sets the tone of every lesson, guiding swimmers through the skill development with both direct instruction and activities.
• Communicates brief session notes to the parent at the end of every session.
• Participates in the set up and clean up the pool materials.
• Makes swimming a fun experience through creative games and activities.

Skills

People skills

Empathy

Diverse abilities exp

SPED/OT/ABA exp

Job description

The Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring Adaptive Swim Instructors to work at all three branches in North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro.

You will teach recreation-level swim lessons modified for swimmers with diverse abilities and support families through the intake process, parent education, and staff training within the Inclusion department.

Responsibilities include creating an inclusive environment, assessing progress in small groups, and communicating session notes to parents after each class.