Greater Lowell YMCA·Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Provide individualized adaptive swimming instruction to participants with disabilities to help them gain confidence and build endurance. Ensure a safe and nurturing environment while refining swimmers' strokes and water safety skills.
Join Our Adaptive Aquatics Team! Are you passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and love swimming? We're looking for dedicated team members to help make a difference through our adaptive aquatics program! You'll work one-on-one with swimmers of all ages and abilities—helping them gain confidence in the water, build endurance, and refine their strokes. SCHEDULE:
Sessions take place year-round on Wednesday evenings from 4:00–6:45 PM
Additional Opportunities: Extra hours may be available through our Special Olympics Swim Team or by teaching adaptive private lessons.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provide individualized adaptive swimming instruction to participants with disabilities in a safe and nurturing environment.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting in and out of water. CLICK HERE [https://s3.amazonaws.com/reclique-core-glacial/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/28040844/Adaptive-Aquatics-Instructor.pdf] FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION The YMCA is a leading non-profit organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and are preferred to have experience working with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities. Required certifications including CPR, AED, and First Aid must be obtained within the first 90 days.
Market context
In Wisconsin, adaptive aquatics instructor roles often draw candidates with experience supporting learners who have cognitive or physical disabilities, especially in community, school, or recreation settings. Competition can hinge on readiness to complete CPR, AED, and First Aid within the first 90 days and on comfort adapting instruction for varied abilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
