Special Needs Swim Instructor
British Swim School of Milwaukee South and Western Suburbs•Cudahy, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
British Swim School is growing its adaptive swim program and is seeking compassionate, experienced individuals passionate about helping swimmers of all abilities become safer and more confident in the water. The adaptive program serves swimmers with autism, developmental disabilities, sensory processing differences, and other unique learning needs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities, understanding the importance of individualized instruction, patience, flexibility, and celebrating progress.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
- Strong understanding of sensory, communication, and behavioral support strategies
- Confidence and comfort working in the water
- Patience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills
- Dependability and consistent availability
Nice To Haves
- Adaptive swim instruction or adaptive aquatics
- Special education or paraprofessional support
- ABA therapy or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) roles
- Occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or direct support services
- Autism-focused or other disability-support programs
- Adaptive aquatics experience is strongly preferred, but we will consider candidates with significant disability-support experience who are willing to learn our swim instruction methodology.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, safety-focused swim lessons for swimmers with diverse abilities
- Adapt instruction to meet sensory, communication, behavioral, and developmental needs
- Use positive reinforcement, visual supports, and individualized teaching strategies
- Help swimmers develop water confidence, independence, and essential survival skills
- Collaborate with adaptive program leadership to establish goals and track progress
- Build positive, supportive relationships with swimmers and their families
Benefits
- Starting pay of $22/hour
- Paid, hands-on swim instruction training
- Support from dedicated adaptive program leadership
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A welcoming, collaborative team environment
- The chance to teach life-saving skills and make a meaningful impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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