ASD Swim Instructor
Make a Life-Saving Difference Every Day
At British Swim School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be safe and confident in the water. As a leader in survival swim instruction, we teach infants, children, and individuals of all abilities critical water safety and self-rescue skills that save lives.
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face a significantly higher risk of drowning due to wandering tendencies and a natural attraction to water. As an ASD Survival Swim Instructor, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of children and their families—providing confidence, independence, and invaluable peace of mind.
If you're passionate about working with neurodivergent children, thrive on creating meaningful connections, and want a career where every lesson matters, we'd love to meet you.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and highly attentive ASD Survival Swim Instructor to provide individualized, one-on-one swim and water safety instruction to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related sensory, communication, or developmental differences.
This role requires creativity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to meeting each swimmer where they are. Our instructors create a supportive learning environment while teaching essential survival skills that can make a life-saving difference.
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized survival swim instruction tailored to each swimmer's unique needs
- Teach essential water safety and self-rescue skills, including breath control, floating, rolling, and independent recovery
- Adapt teaching strategies to support sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and varying learning styles
- Build trusting relationships with swimmers and their families
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers to encourage consistency and celebrate progress
- Create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes confidence and success
- Track swimmer progress and communicate milestones and recommendations
- Maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism at all times
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental differences
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with children and families
- Patient, dependable, energetic, and positive attitude
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field
- Previous swim instruction, coaching, teaching, therapy, or childcare experience
- Experience implementing sensory regulation or behavior support strategies
- Familiarity with visual supports, social stories, and alternative or augmentative communication methods
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-focused during challenging situations
Why Join British Swim School?
- Make a meaningful impact by teaching life-saving skills
- Work one-on-one with swimmers and witness incredible progress
- Join a mission-driven team dedicated to water safety and inclusion
- Gain specialized experience working with neurodivergent children
- Be part of a supportive culture that values compassion, growth, and excellence
Every lesson has the potential to save a life. Join us in helping children gain the confidence and skills they need to be safer in and around the water.