Adaptive Aquatics Instructor

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Wellness Center 49th & Oxbow

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: S Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $ $23.50

Department Details

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays 3:00-6:30 pm. Flexible hours

The Adaptive Aquatics team at the Sanford Wellness Center offers a rewarding environment where instructors make a meaningful impact by supporting swimmers of all ages and abilities. Staff work in a collaborative, inclusive setting focused on safety, skill development, and positive participant experiences. This role also includes a free Wellness Center membership with full access to fitness equipment, pools, and group classes.

Job Summary

Provides individuals with special healthcare needs with a positive experience in the water, introduces and teaches fundamental aquatic skills, promotes water safety and provides opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. Possesses teaching ability for a variety of water classes for various age levels within the Adaptive Aquatics program. Demonstrates strength working with growth and development needs of unique client population, understanding the challenges associated. Assists the lead instructor when and where appropriate, listening to direction promptly to insure a high quality experience for all of the individuals involved.

Qualifications

Must be 16 years of age. Background in physical education preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. Lifeguard certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R

Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness

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