Aquatics Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and/or

401(k) retirement plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time in Plymouth seeks an Aquatics Swim Instructor to help adults and children improve swimming, teach life skills, and evaluate swim levels. You will maintain the pool area and support Aquatics programs.

Qualifications include working toward a high school diploma, completion of Life Time courses, and ability to swim 25 yards. Certifications such as StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certifications: StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR and First Aid (or bridge to StarGuard).
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs or more on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Responds to member questions and concerns.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized pool area.
• Promotes and sells Aquatics programs and services.

Skills

Swim instruction

Guest communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED (in progress)

Successfully complete Life Time courses

Job description

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming. You will teach life skills to our youngest members and evaluate their swimming ability to establish the correct swim level. You will help to maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and Aquatics events
• Responds to member questions, comments, and concerns
• Provides a safe, clean and organized pool area
• Promotes and sells all Aquatics programs and services

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience:

• Successfully complete and pass all Life Time courses upon hire
• Ability to work in a stationery position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping
• Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift 20 lbs or less and occasionally bend to lift more than 20lbs

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge toStarGuardwhen current certification expires or within 1styear, whichever is first).For Canada, Lifesaving Society Lifeguard certification and Standard FA with CPR C.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Swim lesson instruction or coaching experience

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $14.25 and pays up to $17.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.