Swim Instructor

LTFMGTCO LTF Club Management Co; Ocotillo (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time in California seeks an Aquatics Swim Instructor to teach lessons for adults and children, assess levels, and promote Life Time’s Aquatics programs. You will maintain pool area safety and cleanliness while delivering high-quality instruction.

You must be pursuing a High School diploma or GED, and hold StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications; prior swim instruction experience is preferred. This role emphasizes guest service and safety in a dynamic club environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete Life Time courses upon hire.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications required.

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

Guest communication

Swimming ability

Mobility on pool deck

Lifting 20 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED in progress

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certifications

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
• Years of Experience: Ability to work in a stationery position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
• Years of Experience: Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
• Years of Experience: Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping
• Years of Experience: 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.