Special Needs Swim Instructor

Aqua Tots Swim School - AT Dearborn, LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 19,800 - 24,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$22/hour starting pay

Paid, hands-on training

Flexible, part-time schedule

Positive, inclusive team culture

Bonuses

Job summary

Aqua Tots Swim School - AT Dearborn, LLC is seeking a part-time swim instructor to join our team. The role involves teaching swimming and safety skills to children in our SNAP (Special Needs Aquatics Program) while making a positive impact on their confidence in the water.

No swim experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive training. Emphasizing compassion and patience, this position seeks individuals with a background in education or therapy fields, offering a competitive pay starting at $22/hour in a flexible part-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs in educational or therapeutic settings.
• Ability to create a safe and supportive environment for children.
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines and attend training.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming skills and water safety to children in the SNAP program.
• Adapt lessons to individual child's needs and celebrate their progress.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with special needs

Patience

Compassion

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 (Special Needs Aquatics Program) swim lessons.

We are looking for individuals currently or formerly employed as paraprofessionals, special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational or behavioral therapists, or those in similar fields and/or educational backgrounds that are seeking some additional hours supporting children with special needs. Someone looking for 5-10 hours a week to use existing skills in a new fun way.

No prior swimming experience is required. Current or prior education or work in similar fields required/expected/needed. 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.

Plus, with a starting pay of $22+/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?

• $22/hour starting pay
• Paid, hands‑on training
• No swim experience needed
• Weekly pay
• Flexible, part‑time schedule (SNAP classes only)
• Weekend nights off
• Positive, inclusive team culture
• Bonuses $$$
• Indoor, year‑round facility with 91 heated pool

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with special needs (school, therapy, or support setting)
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to create a safe, supportive environment
• Willingness to follow Aqua-Tots safety guidelines and attend training

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 special 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.