Aquatics Instructor

Arch Amenities Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is seeking an Aquatics Instructor to deliver swim instruction to individuals or groups, following a structured ARC curriculum and safety protocols. This non-exempt position emphasizes safety, preparedness, and effective communication with participants and families.

Responsibilities include teaching all levels, coordinating with reception, preparing awards, and ensuring the pool area remains safe and welcoming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• ARC WSI certification required.
• Experience teaching across all ages.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of swim instruction under American Red Cross standards.
• Communicate class enrollment levels to parents.
• Maintain registration processes and class schedules.
• Coordinate with reception about classes and programming.
• Prepare certificates and awards upon course completion.
• Ensure swimmer safety and enforce pool rules.
• Respond promptly to emergencies in water or on deck.
• Uphold professional appearance and punctuality.
• Submit class records on time.
• Keep aquatic area safe, clean, and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Team spirit

Professionalism

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma preferred

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Water Safety Instructor ARC

Experience teaching all ages

Job description

Department: Amenity Managements/Operations

Reports to: General Manager

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Arch Amenities Group

Arch Amenities Group is the leading provider of amenity management, consulting, and wellness services for commercial real estate, residential communities, and hospitality properties. Formed through the strategic acquisition of top hospitality and wellness-led providers, Arch brings together decades of experience and forward-thinking innovation to deliver unmatched lifestyle and hospitality experiences.

We partner with owners, operators, and developers to transform spas, fitness centers, meeting and event spaces, pools, clubs, and residential amenities into vibrant destinations that foster connection, wellness, and belonging. Our mission is to create spaces where people thrive.

With a North American footprint, a diverse client portfolio, and a highly trained service team, we help properties unlock the full potential of their amenity spaces by improving satisfaction, increasing retention, and driving ROI through thoughtful programming, operational excellence, and seamless service.

The Arch in our name reflects the connections we build between people and spaces, guests and experiences, and teams and technology. Everything we do is designed to create lasting value and measurable impact.

If you're looking to grow with an organization that leads in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle services, Arch is a place to do what you love and build a career with purpose. Join the team shaping the future of the amenity experience.

Summary:

The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for delivering swim instruction to individuals or groups of varying ages and skill levels following a structured curriculum. Ensuring that safety protocol and emergency response protocol is top of mind.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach all levels of swim instruction under American Red Cross standards, possessing full knowledge of the skills at each level.
• Effectively communicate with parents the appropriate class enrollment level for all children.
• Maintain a familiarity with the registration process and current class schedules.
• Provide ongoing, effective communication with reception desk regarding all classes and programming.
• Prepare award certificates, patches, and cards upon completion of the course.
• Ensure safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations.
• Enforcement of all pool rules and regulations in a polite and courteous manner.
• Provide quick response to emergency situations in water/deck area.
• Be knowledgeable on all aquatic information and programming.
• Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
• Is timely and punctual when reporting to work.
• Submits required class records on time.
• Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school education (preferred)
• Community C.P.R. certification
• Standard First Aid certification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate
• Experience teaching all ages and all-American Red Cross level.
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
• Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems Consistently exhibit team spirit promoting a productive environment.
• Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Availability to work some nights, weekends and holidays

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Stationary Position -- Sitting or Standing

X

Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running

X

Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate

X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move

X

Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information

X

See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more

X

Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.

X

DISCLAIMER

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affidavit employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.