ASD Swim Instructor

British Swim School•Cudahy, WI

6h•$22 - $25

About The Position

British Swim School is a survival swim school dedicated to teaching infants, children, and individuals of all abilities life-saving water safety skills. Our mission is to build confidence, independence, and survival competence in and around the water. We specialize in survival instruction and are passionate about serving neurodivergent swimmers, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children, and children with ASD are at increased risk due to wandering tendencies and attraction to water. Your role will directly equip families with life-saving skills and provide peace of mind. Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and highly attentive ASD Swim Instructor to provide one-on-one survival swim lessons to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related sensory or developmental differences. This role requires adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate understands sensory processing differences, communication variations, and behavioral regulation strategies, and can tailor swim instruction to meet each swimmer’s unique needs. Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a child's life. As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s a chance to be part of a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water. While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities, most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. It's helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it's not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach. We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team, even if you're not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In these roles, you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.” Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee (franchise owner). Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to British Swim School Corporate.

Requirements

Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background in special education, ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or related field (preferred)
Strong communication skills with both children and parents
Patient, energetic, and dependable

Nice To Haves

Experience with sensory integration strategies
Understanding of visual supports, social stories, or alternative communication methods
Ability to remain calm and regulated in high-stress situations

Responsibilities

Provide individualized survival swim instruction to swimmers with ASD
Teach essential water survival skills including breath control, floating, rolling, and self-rescue techniques
Adapt teaching methods to support sensory sensitivities and communication styles
Collaborate with parents to support consistency and progress
Maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
Document swimmer progress and provide feedback
Ensure the highest level of safety standards at all times