Aquatics Swim Instructor

Lifetime; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and fitness organization is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor to work in a dynamic environment, helping both adults and children improve their swimming skills. Responsibilities include instructing lessons, ensuring pool safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess certifications in CPR and First Aid and have a passion for teaching.

Benefits

Subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• Experience in swim lesson instruction or coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pool areas.
• Respond to member questions and promote Aquatics programs.

Skills

Communication

Swim instruction

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

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.

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

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 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 raise to 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 pays up to $19.00, 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.