Special Needs Swim Instructor
Job Location:
North Canton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
If you love helping children succeed and thrive wed love to have you on our team.
- Paid specialized training in adaptive swim instruction
- Weekly pay
- Consistent set schedules
- Part-time and full-time opportunities
- Career growth opportunities
- Inclusive mission-driven work environment
- Positive and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
Special Needs Swim Instructors teach children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a warm 90-degree indoor pool environment. Instructors provide individualized swim instruction tailored to each childs physical cognitive emotional and sensory needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide swim instruction using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum while adapting lessons to meet individual needs
- Work one-on-one or in small groups with children with special needs
- Use patience empathy and structure to support sensory behavioral and physical differences
- Maintain a safe calm and encouraging learning environment
- Ensure student safety at all times
- Track and document student progress
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding goals and progress
- Use flexibility and problem-solving skills to address challenges during lessons
- Inspect pool areas before and after lessons and report concerns
- Maintain and properly store pool equipment
- Perform light cleaning duties as needed
- Attend required trainings and in-service meetings
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Previous experience working with children with special needs required (professional or structured volunteer experience accepted)
- Experience may include working with children with autism Down syndrome sensory processing disorders ADHD or similar developmental or physical differences
- Ability to remain calm patient and attentive in dynamic environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow safety procedures and lesson plans
- Reliable transportation and consistent availability
- Swim instruction aquatic therapy or adaptive sports experience
- Background in special education ABA therapy occupational therapy physical therapy childcare or behavioral support
- CPR First Aid or Lifeguard certification preferred
- Goldfish Swim School can provide certification training for qualified candidates
Core Skills & Attributes
- Compassion and empathy
- High emotional intelligence
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong observational skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- High energy with strong attention to detail
Join a team where you can truly make a lasting impact in childrens lives while building meaningful relationships with families and coworkers every day.
Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!
You feel it the moment you walk in. Theres more than vibrant colors a tropical theme and happy children. Theres something different something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. Its passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimmingits a special passion for changing even saving lives by being a part of kids learning to swim.
When you work at Goldfish youre not just an employee. Youre a part of something bigger. Youre making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. Youre an integral part of a team working together to move forward a mission. Youre also making waves in your future learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship leadership and passion. At Goldfish its more than a job - its an endless pool of possibilities opportunities and life-changing moments!
Making Waves with Passion Purpose & Core Values!
At Goldfish our core values are at the heart of everything we do and behind every decision that we make. To us these values are more than just words - theyre embraced with purpose in our everyday lives and what allows us to make a splash in our community and in the lives of our members and our team!
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service
We do the right things make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust
We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
We make a big deal about lifes accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!
Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Premier swim school with swim lessons for 4 months to 12 years. Our children’s swimming lessons make learning to swim fun! Find a swim school near you!
