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Big Effort Foundation · Fundraising by Sport
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
ASD SWIM PROGRAM
Help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder discover confidence, independence, and joy in the water. A 32-session structured program using the SplashAble app.
No-Show Compensation Policy
No-show #1 or #2
$20
For showing up
No-show #3 in a row
$37.50
Full rate — resets on attendance
Paid Training
Included
Onboarding + 6 shadow sessions
How the Program Works
1
Review child application & meet with parents
2
Co-develop criteria based on parent goals
3
Structure a personalized swim plan
4
Use SplashAble for visual schedules, storyboards & progress reports
5
Parents create storyboards after each session; review before the next
Your Responsibilities
- Pay: You are compensated at $37.50/hr. Each session is billed as 1 hour.
- Session breakdown (1 hr total): ~10 min prep · ~45 min instruction · ~5 min evaluation
- Session length is child-dependent — some sessions may be as short as 30 min. You are still paid for the full hour.
- First class prep: Your very first session with a child will likely take closer to 1 hr of prep on its own. This is normal and expected.
- 5 hours of paid prep time is included per child program — use it for planning, parent meetings, and building your first sessions.
- Coordinate with parents & design swim plans
- Track progress across all 32 sessions in SplashAble
- All equipment is provided
Training & Support
- Fully paid training & onboarding
- Minimum 6 paid shadow sessions before going solo
- ASD strategies & SplashAble app training provided
- Ongoing Foundation leadership support
Great for Your Résumé
Builds real skills for careers in:
🩺 Health Care
📚 Education
🏊 Leisure & Recreation
🧠 Child Development
Who We're Looking For
⭐ Great with kids — most important
Must be a confident swimmer
WSI / Swim instructor (preferred)
NLS Lifeguard (preferred)
Patient & calm communicator
Vulnerable Sector CRC required
All ASD training provided
Ready to make a difference?
Big Effort Foundation