Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor to teach swimming to both adults and children and to assess swim levels for proper progression. You will help maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics facilities while delivering excellent guest service and safety.

You will respond to member questions, conduct lessons and events, and promote all Aquatics programs. This role requires lifeguard/certifications and the ability to lift light loads as needed.

Qualifications

• Working toward a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass Life Time courses upon hire.
• Ability to communicate with guests about Life Time products and services.
• Swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to bend to lift 20 lbs or less, and occasionally more than 20 lbs.

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.

Skills

Communication

Guest service

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard

BLS CPR

First Aid 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

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.