Swim Instructor

Nurturing Water Therapies; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Flexible part-time hours

Locations: Seattle, Mercer Island, and

Bellevue

Job summary

Nurturing Water Therapies is seeking Adaptive Swim Instructors to provide one-to-one instruction for neurodivergent children and adults, including those with sensory, communication, behavioral, physical, and anxiety-related challenges. Training will be provided, and you’ll partner with compassion to make water safe and enjoyable.

This flexible part-time role offers hands-on experience, meaningful work, and the opportunity to help swimmers gain confidence in the water across Seattle area

Qualifications

• Provide one-on-one adaptive swim instruction for neurodivergent swimmers.
• Experience with children or individuals with disabilities is beneficial.
• Willingness to be trained to support adaptive swimming needs.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and connection with each swimmer.
• Adapt instruction to individual needs.
• Support water safety and functional swimming skills.
• Use visual and communication strategies to aid learning.
• Help swimmers develop confidence and independence.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Strong swimming

Water safety

Job description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ONE SWIMMER AT A TIME.

ADAPTIVE SWIM INSTRUCTORS WANTED

Flexible Part-Time Hours

Do you love working with children?

Are you patient, compassionate, creative, and ready to make a real difference?

Nurturing Water Therapies (NWT) is looking for caring, dependable people to join our team as Adaptive Swim Instructors.

You don’t need to have adaptive swim experience—we’ll train the right person!

THIS COULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:

• A current or former swim instructor or lifeguard
• Someone with experience working with children or individuals with disabilities
• Patient, flexible, and comfortable thinking outside the box
• A strong swimmer who wants more meaningful work
• Someone who believes every person deserves the opportunity to be safe and successful in the water

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide one-on-one adaptive swim instruction for neurodivergent children and adults, including swimmers with sensory, communication, behavioral, physical, and anxiety-related challenges.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build trust and connection with each swimmer
• Adapt instruction to individual needs
• Support water safety and functional swimming skills
• Use visual, sensory, and communication strategies
• Help swimmers develop confidence and independence

WHAT WE OFFER

• $23–$26/hour
• Paid training provided
• Seattle, Mercer Island & Bellevue locations
• Meaningful one-on-one work
• Hands-on experience that can complement your education or career

THIS IS MORE THAN A SWIM LESSON.

For some of our swimmers, the water can be overwhelming.

For others, it can be the place where they finally feel successful.

Your patience, creativity, and willingness to understand each swimmer can change someone’s relationship with the water—and potentially save a life.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Nurturing Water Therapies

Adaptive Swim Instruction Therapeutic Exercise Water Safety

Come be part of a team that believes every swimmer deserves to be understood, supported, and safe in the water.