Adaptive Swimming Instructor (part time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adaptive Swimming Instructor teaches people with disabilities stroke development, lifesaving safety skills, comfort in and around pools, and general pool use. The instructor creates individualized lessons that support participants’ learning goals and works with people with cognitive, physical, or sensory processing differences both in and out of the water. The role adapts activities and provides assistance to promote safety, success, independence, and respect for each participant’s learning style. It also involves communicating with participants’ parents or guardians, program staff, and the supervisor about the program and participant progress, while contributing to other duties as part of the City team.

This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal, non-exempt position at the Eden Prairie Community Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Hours vary by season and may begin at 1–2 hours per week. The position starts at $23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, and is expected to start in November 2026.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have one year of experience working or volunteering in recreation, aquatics, education, or a related field.
• Have previous swimming experience, be comfortable in the water, and be a strong swimmer.
• Have experience working with or being around individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, communication, organization, resourcefulness, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Have Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Have CPR certification for infants, children, and adults, and First Aid/AED certification, or obtain these within the first 30 days of employment.
• Demonstrate dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary accommodations, and readiness to participate actively in all aspects of the program.
• Have basic knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Successfully complete the City’s pre-employment evaluation, including professional reference checks, a background check, and work verification.
• Be able to assist swimmers with disabilities with navigating the pool area, entering and exiting the water, and receiving support in the water, and respond to behaviors that may arise in or out of the water.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, tailoring messages to different settings and styles.
• Coordinate multiple activities and tasks professionally, prioritize work, maintain orderly routines, and plan effectively.
• Use a logical, systematic approach to problem-solving, compare alternatives, notice inconsistencies, and identify relevant factors 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.
• Previous swimming instructor experience.
• Behavioral support experience.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, individualized lesson plans and activities that support participants’ learning goals.
• Work with individuals with cognitive, physical, or sensory processing differences in and out of the water.
• Assist participants in developing age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help, motor, play, and relationship skills.
• Adapt activities, manage behaviors, and provide additional assistance 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.
• Provide high-quality customer service, including greeting participants, responding to questions accurately, or referring them to an appropriate contact.
• 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 team.

What This Job Offers

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