Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Adapted Aquatics Instructor to join our team at our program in Crafton, PA.

Earn $21/hour

This is a professional position teaching swimming to developmentally disabled individuals. An Employee in this class organizes and supervises Aquatics programs for therapeutic purposes, to teach cooperation, sportsmanship, daily perceptual motor skills, and to provide structured development programs and promote lifetime sports for residents. Work is performed under the direction of the Program Director. Knowledge of the principles and practices of aquatics and its therapeutic value as it relates to developmentally disabled individuals.

Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and residents.
Ability to maintain all required documentation and provide adequate information for the IDT.
Ability to secure the confidence of various groups in recreational activities.
Ability to lift, transfer and carry residents usually exceeding fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and carryout programs with creativity and initiative.
Ability to organize and direct individual and group programming.
Knowledge of pool safety, first aid and CPR as it relates to recreational programming.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Must be 18 years old.
Bachelor's degree

Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in physical and /or recreational education, special education, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Adapted Aquatics Instructor and/or Life Guarding Certification preferred.