Weekday Evening Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time in Overland Park is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor to train members in swimming and life skills while maintaining a clean, safe pool area. You will teach lessons to both adults and children, evaluate progress, and ensure a positive member experience.

Upon hire, you will complete Life Time courses and earn Lifeguard certifications as needed; the role emphasizes guest interactions, safety, and program promotion within a busy club environment.

Qualifications

• Working toward a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Willing to complete Life Time courses upon hire.
• Strong communication with guests and teammates.

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.

Skills

Swim instruction

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Lifeguard readiness

Education

Working towards High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid Certification

BLS CPR

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. 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.

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.