Swim Instructor (PRN - Flexible Hours)

Are you a skilled and passionate swim instructor with at least two years of experience? Join us at ChildServe as a Swim Instructor at our Johnston location, where you can make a difference in children’s lives through our unique swim program! Our warm, 92-degree indoor pool provides an inviting environment for lessons, respite groups, and therapy year-round for children with special healthcare needs.

Schedule

• Flexible evening or weekend hours based on your availability
• 2-10 hours per week

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Teach group parent/child swim lesson classes or conduct private 1:1 swim lessons.
• Ensure the safety and encourage effective movements of students during class.
• Implement tailored movements or instructional feedback based on students' needs.
• Provide clear, encouraging instructions to help students develop and grow.
• Act swiftly and responsibly in emergencies in line with ChildServe's policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain through ChildServe.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinic areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in (or through) reading, writing and speaking the English language.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing[email protected].

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. 
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.