Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Bloomfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor in Bloomfield Township, MI. In this role, you will teach swimming to both adults and children while ensuring a safe and organized swimming environment. You will also evaluate members' swimming abilities to establish the correct swim level and maintain the cleanliness of the Aquatics Facilities.

The ideal candidate is working towards a High School Diploma and has certification in StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid. Join Life Time in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs or less repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Responds to member questions and concerns.
• Maintains cleanliness of the pool area.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Working towards a High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

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 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 20 lbs

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.