Job Description: Freelance Private Swimming Coach (1-To-1)
APPLY HERE: https://portal.specialminds.com.sg/?type=service_professional
Company Overview: We are Singapore’s first dedicated matching platform for children with learning or special needs. Our mission is to connect children with freelance professionals across five key areas: Tuition, Early Education, Early Intervention, Therapy & Counseling, and Enrichment Activities. We strive to create a supportive community that bridges students' needs with expert guidance, helping them grow and thrive academically and emotionally.
Position: Freelance Private Swimming Coach (1-To-1)
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one swimming lessons tailored to each child’s skill level, learning pace, and goals.
- Teach water safety, basic swimming techniques, and advanced strokes as appropriate for the child’s age and abilities.
- Create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment that encourages confidence and enjoyment in the water.
- Assess each student’s progress regularly and modify lesson plans to meet their evolving needs and skill development.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate children with learning or special needs, ensuring inclusivity in every lesson.
- Work closely with families to discuss progress, provide feedback, and offer guidance on how to practice swimming skills outside of lessons.
- Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times during lessons, adhering to best practices for water safety and first aid.
Requirements:
- Certified swimming instructor, with recognised qualifications from organisations such as the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA), SwimSafer, or equivalent.
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required.
- Previous experience teaching swimming to children, particularly in a one-on-one setting.
- Experience working with children with learning or special needs is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient, encouraging, and safety-first approach to teaching.
- Ability to adapt lessons to suit different learning styles and individual needs.
- A passion for teaching swimming and helping children develop their confidence and skills in the water.
Why Join Us?
- Enjoy Higher Rates: Our rates are adjusted for inflation and aligned with the latest market standards, ensuring you are fairly compensated.
- No More Sudden Cancellations: We collect deposits before the first session, so you don’t have to worry about last-minute cancellations.
- No Wasted Trips: If a client doesn’t show up, you will still receive compensation for the first session.
- One-Time Administration Fee: Any additional sessions or direct referrals won’t incur further administrative fees from Special Minds.
- Boost Your Profile: Gain visibility through the free promotion of your profile on our social media platforms, helping you connect with more clients.
- Meaningful Career: With the growing demand for special needs education (SEN) in Singapore, this is your opportunity to gain valuable experience and build a meaningful career helping students with unique needs.
- Additional Income Opportunity: Take on assignments that fit your schedule and preferences to earn extra income in your free time, or choose full-time opportunities for more consistent earnings!
Compensation:
- Part-Time Tutor: Up to $60/hr
- Full-Time Tutor: Up to $90/hr
- Early Childhood Educator: Up to $70/hr
- MOE/Special Ed Tutor: Up to $140/hr
- Enrichment Specialist (dance, art, swimming, etc.): Up to $120-150 per session
- Therapist (speech, occupational, physiotherapy, etc.): Up to $200-220/hr
- Psychologist: Up to $250/hr
- Counsellor: Up to $150/hr
If you’re passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of students with learning or special needs, join us at Special Minds. Together, we can create a brighter future for every child.
APPLY HERE: https://portal.specialminds.com.sg/?type=service_professional
For more information, please visit us at: https://specialminds.com.sg/
If you have further queries, please email us at [email protected], or contact us at 8721 8722.
