Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and...

401(k) retirement savings plan with a匹

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor to teach swimming to adults and children, evaluate swim levels, and maintain a clean pool area. You will also support life skills education for young members and promote aquatic programs.

The role is hourly, with wages starting at $16.50 and up to $19.50 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include membership, product discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Complete Life Time courses upon hire.
• Able to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly.
• Prolonged standing and moving around the club.

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

Swim instruction experience

Guest communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED in progress

Tools

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard

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, teach life skills to our youngest members, evaluate their swimming ability to establish the correct swim level, and help 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 stationary 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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.50 and pays up to $19.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

• 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 calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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.