Merakey·Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Teach swimming and organize therapeutic aquatics programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Focus on promoting cooperation, sportsmanship, daily living skills, and lifetime sports.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Merakey is seeking a Swim Instructor to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Coraopolis, PA.
This position teaches swimming to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The role organizes and supervises aquatics programs for therapeutic purposes, to teach cooperation, sportsmanship, daily living skills, perceptual motor skills and to provide structured development programs and promote lifetime sports for residents. Direct supervision will be provided by the Program Director and Assistant Program Director.
Earn-$23.00 / hour with qualifying degree and the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Must hold current certifications in WSI, Lifeguarding, or Adapted Aquatics, as well as First Aid and CPR.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.