Swim Instructor - Special Needs & Aquatic Therapy

SafeSplash Swim School • Grand Prairie, TX

13d • $17 - $22

About The Position

SafeSplash® Swim School is seeking mature, dependable, and compassionate professionals to serve as Special Needs Swim Instructors . This role focuses on delivering high-quality swim instruction to children and adults with special needs, physical injuries, or developmental disabilities in a safe, structured, and supportive environment . We are looking for individuals with experience in aquatics therapy or adaptive swim instruction-those who are calm under pressure, passionate about helping others , and reliable to follow a consistent schedule.

Requirements

• Strong swimmer (you'll be asked to complete a swim test)
• Experience in aquatics therapy, adaptive swim instruction, or working with students with special needs (REQUIRED)
• CPR, AED & First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) Certification within 30 days of hire
• Must be available Monday-Friday afternoons/evenings (4:00-8:00 PM) and Saturday mornings (9:00 AM-2:00 PM)
• Reliable transportation
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and communication skills
• Must pass pre-employment and annual drug tests and background checks

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year teaching, volunteering, or coaching children or special needs individuals
• Bilingual in Spanish (a plus, not required)
• Experience with behavioral management or sensory processing needs (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to individuals with special needs, injuries, or disabilities
• Follow the SafeSplash® curriculum and adapt lessons to student ability
• Maintain a positive, encouraging, and safe learning environment
• Track student progress and provide individualized feedback to families
• Ensure safety on the pool deck and in the water at all times
• Collaborate with team members and leadership on student needs and progress
• Maintain accurate records: attendance, skill updates, incident reports
• Assist with equipment setup/breakdown and pool safety maintenance
• Attend ongoing monthly trainings and certification updates

Benefits

• Paid training in the SafeSplash® curriculum
• Monthly professional development and safety trainings
• SafeSplash® uniforms
• A supportive, mission-driven, and safety-conscious team environment
• Opportunities to grow into lead instructor or mentor roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees