Float4life Instructor - Daytona Beach

Easter Seals Florida•Daytona Beach, FL

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 individualized, one-on-one lessons at indoor and outdoor pools, with a focus on children, including children with special needs. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, and pays $30.00–$33.00 per hour based on experience. The instructor manages a client caseload, schedules and coordinates services, tracks progress, and documents milestones after each lesson. The position involves working actively in the water for extended periods of up to five hours, supporting and physically assisting children during instruction. The instructor also helps maintain a safe, clean pool environment, performs basic pool upkeep and equipment checks, uses digital tools and documentation systems, protects confidential information, and contributes to program needs and continuous improvement. Easterseals Florida describes itself as a mission-driven organization with 52 programs statewide, working to create inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities. It offers professional development, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) Savings Plan, a wellness program, and a culture supporting work-life balance. Easterseals Florida is a drug-free workplace and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The organization provides reasonable accommodations and uses the Florida HealthSource Background Screening Clearinghouse for background screening.

Requirements

Current 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 weighing 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.

Nice To Haves

Float4Life Certification, or willingness to obtain it after hire.
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 client 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 comply with privacy standards.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and assist with program needs as assigned.
Work actively in the water for extended periods of up to five hours, supporting and physically assisting children during instruction.