Aquatics Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. Sarasota is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor to guide members, from children to adults, through swimming lessons and watersafety progressions. You will also help maintain a clean pool environment and assist with Aquatics programs and services across club activities.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and the ability to adapt instruction to individual levels. Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications are preferred; Life Time offers training and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Working toward a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must complete Life Time courses upon hire.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Lift 20 lbs or more occasionally (bend to lift).
• Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications required or bridge to StarGuard within 1st year.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and Aquatics events
• Responds to member questions, comments, and concerns
• Provides a safe, clean and organized pool area
• Promotes and sells all Aquatics programs and services

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Lifeguard readiness

Education

Working toward High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming. You will teach life skills to our youngest members and evaluate their swimming ability to establish the correct swim level. You will help to maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming. You will teach life skills to our youngest members and evaluate their swimming ability to establish the correct swim level. You will help to maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and Aquatics events
• Responds to member questions, comments, and concerns
• Provides a safe, clean and organized pool area
• Promotes and sells all Aquatics programs and services

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience

• Successfully complete and pass all Life Time courses upon hire
• 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

• 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 Qualifications

• Swim lesson instruction or coaching experience

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.