Aquatics Lead: Swim Instructors & Lifeguards Coach

Gold's Gym Washington; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Gold’s Gym Camas is seeking an experienced and motivated Aquatics Lead to provide hands-on leadership and support to our aquatics team. The Aquatics Lead is responsible for overseeing lifeguards and swim instructors during swim lesson hours while being available to teach swim lessons if needed.

This position serves as a leader and resource for the aquatics team, helping staff feel prepared, supported, and confident while ensuring safety standards, facility rules, and swim lesson expectations are

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous swim instruction experience is required.
• Current lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain lifeguard certification.
• Strong swimming skills and knowledge of water safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable leading, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to a team.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to take initiative.
• Able to remain calm and professional in a busy pool environment.
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends.
• Previous leadership or staff training experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifeguards and swim instructors during swim lesson hours.
• Provide direction, guidance, and support to staff before and during lessons.
• Lead pre-class team communication to ensure instructors and lifeguards are prepared.
• Motivate and encourage the aquatics team while maintaining a positive and professional pool-deck environment.
• Serve as a leadership presence and resource for instructors and lifeguards.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to help staff improve their performance.
• Communicate significant staff or operational concerns to the Club Manager.
• Be available to teach swim lessons when needed.
• Provide engaging, safe, and high-quality instruction.
• Follow established swim lesson curriculum, skill progressions, and teaching standards.
• Model excellent instructional techniques and professionalism for other instructors.
• Step in to assist with classes and pool-deck needs as necessary.
• Train and mentor new swim instructors and lifeguards.
• Help new team members learn facility expectations, safety procedures, lesson standards, and pool-deck responsibilities.
• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to instructors.
• Create and lead quarterly staff trainings and additional trainings/in-services as needed.
• Identify opportunities for additional staff development and training.

Job description

Gold’s Gym Camas is seeking an experienced and motivated Aquatics Lead to provide hands-on leadership and support to our aquatics team. The Aquatics Lead is responsible for overseeing lifeguards and swim instructors during swim lesson hours while being available to teach swim lessons if needed.

This position serves as a leader and resource for the aquatics team, helping staff feel prepared, supported, and confident while ensuring safety standards, facility rules, and swim lesson expectations are