Adaptive Swimming Instructor (part time)

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Adaptive Swimming Instructor teaches people with disabilities basic stroke development, lifesaving safety skills, comfort in and around pools, and general pool usage. The instructor creates individualized lesson plans and activities that support participants’ learning goals and adapts activities and assistance to participants’ needs and learning styles. The role involves working with individuals who experience cognitive, physical, or sensory processing differences, both in and out of the water, and supporting age-appropriate self-management skills. The instructor promotes participant independence, ensures safety, communicates with parents or guardians, program staff, and the supervisor about the program and participant progress, and provides high-quality customer service. Employees may also perform a variety of other duties as part of their role with the City. This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal, non-exempt position at the Eden Prairie Community Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The starting rate is $23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. Hours vary and may range from a minimum of 1–2 hours per week and up; schedules are flexible and adjust by season. The position reports to the Recreation Supervisor- Aquatics.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
One year of experience working or volunteering in recreation, aquatics, education, or a related field.
Previous swimming experience is required.
Must be comfortable in the water and be a strong swimmer, including being able to support a person with a disability in navigating the pool area, entering and exiting the water, swimming, and responding to behaviors in and out of the water.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is required, or the willingness to obtain it.
Must be certified in CPR for infants, children, and adults, and First Aid/AED, or obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Experience working with or being around individuals with disabilities is required.
Must demonstrate patience, flexibility, communication, organization, resourcefulness, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must demonstrate dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary accommodations, and readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program.
Must successfully complete and pass the City’s pre-employment evaluation, including professional reference checks, a background check, and work verification, before the first day of employment.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, and tailor messages to different settings and styles.
Able to coordinate multiple activities and tasks professionally, prioritize work, maintain order, use tools efficiently, plan with multiple considerations, and establish methods for completing routine tasks.
Able to solve problems using a logical, systematic approach; compare alternatives; notice discrepancies; and identify relevant considerations when analyzing situations or making decisions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working or volunteering directly with individuals with disabilities and in the aquatics field is strongly preferred.
Previous swimming instructor experience is preferred.
Behavioral support experience is a plus.
Basic knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Establish clear individualized lesson plans and activities that support participants’ learning goals.
Work with individuals who experience cognitive, physical, or sensory processing differences in and out of the water.
Assist participants in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help, motor, play, and relationship skills.
Adapt activities, manage behaviors, and provide additional assistance as needed to support participant success.
Encourage participants to be as independent as possible and respect each participant’s unique learning style.
Ensure participant safety at all times, including providing support in and around the water as needed.
Provide high-quality customer service, including greeting participants, responding to questions, and referring questions when appropriate.
Communicate with parents or guardians, program staff, and the supervisor about the program and participant progress.
Perform a variety of duties as part of the City’s teamwork-oriented work environment.