Swimming Instructor

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  Merakey is seeking a Swim Instructor to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Coraopolis, PA.

This position teaches swimming to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The role organizes and supervises aquatics programs for therapeutic purposes, to teach cooperation, sportsmanship, daily living skills, perceptual motor skills and to provide structured development programs and promote lifetime sports for residents. Direct supervision will be provided by the Program Director and Assistant Program Director.

Earn-$23.00 / hour with qualifying degree and the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

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.  

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!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:  

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED
• Valid and Current Driver's License
• Age 18 or older
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Certification:  Current WSI - Water Safety Instruction and Life Guarding and /or Adapted Aquatics Instructor - First Aid and CPR certification is required.