Adaptive Recreation Instructor-Aquatics

Town of Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire, Create , PLAY … and get paid! Adaptive Recreation Instructor – Aquatics PAY: $20.69 per hour What We’re Looking For An energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individual, who has a passion for teaching swimming lessons. The ideal candidate has experience supporting individuals with diverse needs, including those on the Autism Spectrum, who have Down Syndrome, or other developmental, physical, sensory or mental health diagnoses.

Requirements

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Enjoy working with individuals with different needs.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, with Down Syndrome, or with other developmental disabilities.
• Have experience planning and instructing aquatics and classes.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework, certifications, or degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education or related field such as Adaptive Physical Education, Recreation Management, etc.
• Speak well enough to effectively communicate with participants and/or their parents in Burmese, Karen, Spanish and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Assist in adaptive recreation program planning, instruction, and facilitation.
• Observe participant behaviors and interactions.
• Develop and implement individual inclusion plans.
• Complete and submit reports.
• Develop relationships with staff, parents, volunteers, and participants; be empathic, build trust, and display patience.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts and behaviors.
• Supervise and support volunteers to create an inclusive and meaningful experience.
• Provide training and development of inclusion strategies.
• Provide positive and corrective feedback.
• Actively engage while supervising and instructing participants.
• Encourage and invite participation, set an example for positive and inclusive learning and play.
• Provide first aid.
• Complete and submit reports.
• Inventory and restock supplies.
• Perform C.P.R. and utilize A.E.D.
• Attend and participate in staff orientation and trainings.
• Lead and participate staff/volunteer meetings and teambuilding.
• Give and receive feedback.
• Provide input.
• Learn, serve, and work together to build a community where people thrive by upholding the Town’s values, RESPONSIBILITY, EQUITY, SAFETY, PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, COMMUNICATION, and TEAMWORK.
• Set up, break down, and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Clean and maintain safe spaces.
• Be flexible and adapt to changes; assist and support where needed.

Benefits

• An American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
• Access to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation facilities: Chapel Hill Community Center, Nate Davis Sr. Gym, and the Homestead Aquatics Centers; includes Basketball, Volleyball, Rock Climbing, and Swimming during drop-in hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed