Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Job Summary

Responsible for providing therapeutic aquatic instruction to individuals of varying ages with physical or developmental needs in a hospital or rehabilitation setting. Works collaboratively with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver individualized aquatic exercise programs designed to improve mobility, strength, functional ability, and overall well-being.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement individualized aquatic therapy sessions based on participant assessments, therapeutic goals, and established treatment plans.
• Provide safe and effective aquatic instruction, ensuring proper exercise technique, positioning, and progression throughout each session.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of attendance, participation, progress, and session outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic pool environment, including monitoring appropriate water and environmental conditions.
• Follow applicable health, safety, infection-control, and emergency-response procedures within the aquatic environment.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and facilitation of group aquatic therapy, wellness, and rehabilitation programs as needed.
• Maintain required certifications and demonstrate knowledge of aquatic safety and emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Experience providing therapeutic aquatic instruction or related health and fitness services 2-3 years required

Additional Job Details

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Licenses and Credentials: Lifeguarding - American Red Cross required, Certified Basic Swim Instructor [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of therapeutic swimming techniques and principles, excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals, ability to assess and adapt swim therapy programs based on individual patient needs, proficient in water safety and emergency response procedures, detail-oriented with the ability to track and document patient progress effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Bending Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
• Remote Type Onsite Work Location 23
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.40/Hourly

Grade

3