Aquatic Safety Instructor

Easter Seals Florida•Daytona Beach, FL

7d•$30 - $33

About The Position

Easterseals Florida is seeking a passionate and dedicated Float4Life Instructor to provide drowning prevention services to children and families. The instructor delivers one-on-one, individualized Float4Life lessons at indoor and outdoor pool locations, with a focus on children, including children with special needs. This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week, with a salary of $30.00–$33.00 per hour based on experience. The role includes managing a client caseload, scheduling and coordinating services, recording client progress, and working with families to support water safety and skill development. The instructor helps maintain a safe, clean pool environment and uses digital tools and documentation systems to record services. The job involves working in the water for extended periods, up to five hours, and physically supporting children during instruction. The instructor must maintain confidentiality, comply with privacy standards, participate in continuous improvement, and assist with program needs as assigned.

Requirements

CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
Experience working with young children, including children with special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Sensory Processing Disorder.
Ability to lift and carry children up to 50 pounds and safely move in a pool environment, including kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting client progress and communicating with families.
Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation.
Float4Life Certification, or willingness to obtain it after hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous aquatic instruction or therapy experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver personalized Float4Life instruction using evidence-based techniques.
Manage a caseload of clients, including scheduling and service coordination.
Track progress and document milestones after each lesson.
Collaborate with families to support water safety and skill development.
Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free pool environment, including basic pool upkeep and equipment checks.
Use iPads, computers, and documentation systems to record services.
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and assist with program needs as assigned.
Work actively in the water for extended periods, up to five hours, supporting and physically assisting children during instruction.