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Wish you loved your job and got paid a living wage?
Want to work somewhere you can make a real impact?
Zen Penguin Swim School is rapidly becoming the highest rated swim school in Portland, and we're hiring!
We don't just blow bubbles, we change lives. You'll spend your days pants-free in a 93 degree pool, with some of the coolest kids you've ever met. We offer paid training and flexible shifts perfect for students or parents who just want to work a few hours a week.
Benefits:
Flexible hours
Amazing pay (more than 2.5x the local average!)
Valuable work experience
Paid holidays
Neurodivergent-friendly work environment
Requirements:
Willingness to work with primarily neurodivergent children and parents
Ability to co-regulate and create a calm learning environment
Excellent communication skills
Must possess a basic understanding of how to swim
Must pass background check (included with training)
Job Title: Swim Instructor
Reports to: Lead Instructor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Zen Penguin Backfloat to Breathe curriculum
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Provide a regulating environment for swim lessons
2) Teach swim skills based on the Zen Penguin Backfloat to Breathe curriculum
3) Evaluate student progress, and communicate graduations to admin scheduling team.
4) Interact with parents/guardians to educate on expected progress timelines and philosophy
5) Acts as a Zen Penguin Swim School ambassador
6) Use problem-solving and creative thinking skills to meet each swimmer where they're at, and help them through the challenges they face in the water
7) Inspect pool before & after class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Report issues to management as appropriate
8) Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment.
9) Do pool chemical tests as requested by CPO
10) Reports accidents and incidents to management.
11) Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck sweeping/scrubbing, trash removal, etc.
12) Attend mandatory workshops and in-service trainings outside of normal shift hours
13) Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer
Education/Experience
Experience working with neurodivergent youth strongly preferred.
Swimming experience preferred but not necessary.
Knowledge of autism, adhd, and sensory processing disorder highly encouraged.
Certificates and Licenses:
Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required by end of training.
Work Environment:
While performing this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is typically moderate, but can include very loud, unexpected noises.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 3-8pm
Saturday - 8-3
Sunday - 8-5
Compensation: Training is paid at $35/hour. All employees make $50/hour.
Join our community today!
At Zen Penguin Swim School, our values form the foundation of how we operate on every level.
We believe inclusion makes our community a healthier, happier place to be.
We believe in taking care of our employees so they have the emotional space to take care of our students.
We believe in treating every person with compassion.
We believe the water is for every body, and every brain.
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