Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach

Life Time Inc.; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and

401(k) retirement savings with company

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Edina, Minnesota, seeks an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach to work with the Head Swim Team Coach on group workouts and team development. You will help register new participants, maintain poolside order, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all swimmers.

The role involves coaching 25-yard swims, delivering sessions indoors and outdoors, and supporting Life Time’s aquatics programs while upholding safety standards and guest relations.

Qualifications

• Requires ASCA Level 1 Certification or higher.
• Must be Lifeguard certified and pass Life Time education requirements.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.

Responsibilities

• Offer swimmers the opportunity to master technique.
• Lead daily practices under the head coach.
• Promote Life Time products, services and programs.

Skills

Swim coaching

ASCA membership

USA Swimming membership

Guest communication

Lifting/physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. You will work with the Head Swim Team Coach to write and head Swim Team Group Workouts. You will help the Head Swim Team Coach register new participants for the Team and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Offers competitive swimmers the opportunity to master technique
• Runs daily practices under the direction of the head coach
• Promotes all Life Time products, services and programs

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience

• 1 year of swim coaching experience
• Member of ASCA
• Member of USA Swimming
• Successfully complete and pass Life Time Swim Instructor Certification
• 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

• Lifeguard certification to 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.
• Lifeguard Certification within 60 days of hire
• Must complete all job specific requirements with Life Time Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCA Level 1 Certification or higher

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.