Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Cary, North Carolina is looking for an Aquatics Swim Instructor to provide swimming lessons and maintain safety in the pool area. The role involves working with both adults and children to improve swimming skills while ensuring a clean and organized environment.

Required qualifications include being on track for a High School Diploma or GED, along with certifications in lifeguarding and CPR. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs routinely.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Maintain a safe and clean pool area.
• Respond to member inquiries.

Skills

Swimming instruction

Communication skills

Customer service

Lifeguarding skills

Education

Working towards a 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.

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

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 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.