Aquatics Swim Instructor

Life Time, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Aquatics Swim Instructor, where you will play a crucial role in teaching swimming skills to both adults and children. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment, helping members improve their swimming abilities and promoting essential life skills. You will ensure a safe and clean pool area while engaging with members and promoting Aquatics programs. Enjoy a range of benefits including a fully subsidized membership and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about swimming and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Provide a safe, clean, and organized pool area.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Communication Skills

Lifeguard Skills

Customer Service

Education

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, teach life skills to our youngest members, evaluate their swimming ability to establish the correct swim level, and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events
• Respond to member questions, comments, and concerns
• Provide a safe, clean, and organized pool area
• Promote and sell all Aquatics programs and services

Position Requirements

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED
• CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certifications (within 60 days of hire)
• Complete and pass all Life Time courses when hired
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests regarding Life Time products and services
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping
• Ability to routinely lift more than 20 lbs

Preferred Requirements

• Swim lesson instruction or coaching experience

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.00 and up to $19.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• Fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (for team members 21 years 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 year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if income thresholds are met

Life Time is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates individual contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes based on merit and qualifications.