Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is looking for an Aquatics Swim Instructor in Troy, Michigan. In this role, you will teach swimming to both children and adults, ensuring safety and promoting our Aquatics programs. Responsibilities include instructing swimming lessons and maintaining a clean pool environment.

The position requires completing Life Time courses, the ability to swim 25 yards, and certifications in CPR and first aid. The ideal candidate may have prior swim instruction or coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete all necessary Life Time courses upon hire.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to lift items weighing 20 lbs or less.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events.
• Provide a clean and organized pool area.
• Respond to member inquiries and concerns.

Skills

Swim lesson instruction

Lifeguard skills

Communication

Education

Working towards a High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

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 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.