Aquatics Assistant Leader

Life Time Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time in Katy, TX is seeking an Aquatics Assistant Manager to support the Aquatics Manager in running programs such as Family Swim, lessons, and teams. You will help supervise staff, ensure safety, and manage department operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires lifeguard readiness and leadership experience, with a focus on service quality, safety standards, and program success within a premier fitness environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong swimming ability and lifeguard readiness.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating schedules.
• Proven customer service and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Aquatics Manager in overseeing Family Swim, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, and Masters programs.
• Help manage department finances and ensure safe, friendly experiences for members and guests.
• Recruit, train, and develop Aquatics team members; respond to member inquiries professionally.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Aquatics knowledge

Safety awareness

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. You will manage all team members in the department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps to cast, train and develop all Aquatics Team Members
• Helps to manage the financials of the Aquatics business to meet or exceed department goals
• Ensures Aquatics Team Members offers a safe and friendly experience for our members and guests
• Responds to all member inquires 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.