Swim Instructor

Life Time, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Aquatics Swim Instructor, where you'll teach swimming skills to both adults and children, maintain pool safety, and promote Aquatics programs. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Training and professional development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters continuously.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pool area.
• Promote and sell all Aquatics programs and services.

Skills

Effective communication

Swimming

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 skills, teach life skills to our youngest members, and evaluate their swimming ability to establish the correct swim level. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining 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
• Maintain 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 upon hiring
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for extended periods
• Effective communication skills to interact with guests regarding Life Time products and services
• Swim 25 yards/meters continuously
• Ability to routinely lift more than 20 lbs

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in swim lesson instruction or coaching

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $18.25 and up to $22.75, 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 plan with company match (for team members 21 years and older)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid sick leave as required by law

Full-time team members are also 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 sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, subject to income thresholds

Life Time is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects individual contributions and promotes merit-based opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.