Aquatics Assistant Lead

Life Time Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Sarasota, Florida is seeking an Aquatics Assistant Manager to support the Aquatics Manager in overseeing various programs such as Swim Lessons and Family Swim. You will play a key role in ensuring operational safety and success while managing team members effectively.

The ideal candidate should have experience in customer service, supervisory roles, swim instruction, and lifeguarding. Essential certifications include StarGuard Elite Lifeguard and CPR. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment for everyone in our community.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to tread water for 1 minute.
• Ability to swim and retrieve a 10 lb brick without stopping.

Responsibilities

• Help to cast, train and develop all Aquatics Team Members.
• Manage the financials of the Aquatics business.
• Ensure safe and friendly experiences for members and guests.
• Respond to member inquiries professionally.

Skills

Customer Service

Supervisory Skills

Swimming Instruction

Lifeguarding

Education

Some college experience

Job description

Position Summary

As the Aquatics Assistant Manager, you will help the Manager to oversee all programs in the Department. The programs include Family Swim hours, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Masters Swim and more. You will ensure the department is safe and successful in operations and finances, and manage all team members in the department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Help to cast, train and develop all Aquatics Team Members
• Help to manage the financials of the Aquatics business to meet or exceed department goals
• Ensure Aquatics Team Members offer a safe and friendly experience for members and guests
• Respond to all member inquiries in a professional way

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping
• Ability to tread water for 1 minute
• Ability to swim, retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool and swim the brick to the top without stopping

Education

• Some college experience

Years of Experience

• 1 Year of Customer Service Experience
• 1 Year of supervisory/management experience
• 1 Year of swim instruction/coaching experience
• 2 Years of lifeguard experience

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1st year, whichever is first). For Canada, Lifesaving Society Lifeguard certification and Standard FA with CPR C.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and/or Qualifications

• National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator: Pool and Hot Tub Association (PHTA) Certified Pool Operator

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.