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Aquatics Leader

Life Time Fitness

Beachwood, OHFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Beachwood, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard CertificationBLS CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLifesaving Society Lifeguard CertificationLife Time Swim CertificationAquatics Manager Training Certification

Job overview

Life Time Fitness is hiring an Aquatics Leader. The Aquatics Manager leads the department, overseeing financial management, hiring, training and supervising staff while delivering exceptional customer service. They manage swim programs, ensure pool safety and cleanliness, conduct lifeguard training, and assess team performance. The role offers growth into regional leadership, requiring strong supervisory skills and a commitment to member experience.

Key focus areas include Manages and supports all Aquatics team members, Completes daily inspections to ensure pool area is clean and safe, and Facilitates lifeguard training on pool safety and rescue techniques during monthly in‑services.

Important skills include Customer Service, Coaching, Swim Instruction, Lifeguarding, Supervisory Management, and Budget Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCoachingSwim InstructionLifeguardingSupervisory ManagementBudget ManagementPool SafetyRescue TechniquesCommunicationSwimming

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2+ Years Customer Service Experience2+ Years Coaching or Swim Instructor Experience2+ Years Lifeguarding Experience2+ Years Supervisory or Management ExperienceAbility to Work in a Stationary Position and Move About the Club for Prolonged PeriodsAbility to Communicate and Exchange Information With GuestsAbility to Swim 300 Yards/Meters Without StoppingAbility to Bend to Lift 20 Lbs or Less and Occasionally Lift More Than 20 LbsAbility to Tread Water for 1 MinuteStarGuard Elite Lifeguard CertificationBLS CPR Certification

Full job description

Position Summary

The Aquatics Manager will service as the leader of our department, and is responsible for the activities and growth of the Aquatics program including financial management, hiring, training and supervising team members, according to Life Time standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. They will lead a team in a fun and fast-paced environment, who proudly serve our members and guests. A typical day for an Aquatics Manager could include registering Members for Swim Programs including Lessons, Swim Team and Masters Swim as well as casting, training and developing Aquatics team members including swim instructors, swim coaches and lifeguards. The Aquatics Manager will also oversee and maintain the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic facilities. Our high performing Aquatics Managers are provided opportunity to grow their careers into regional and area leadership positions. These leadership roles are responsible for the success and development of additional Aquatics departments in a designated region and deliver the expected level of member experience and business performance across multiple locations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages and supports all Aquatics Team Members
  • Completes daily inspections to ensure pool area is clean and safe
  • Facilitates lifeguard training on pool safety and rescue techniques during monthly in-services
  • Assesses performance, provides feedback, and coaches Aquatics Team Members
  • Manages the aquatics department within the budget guidelines
  • Formulates, monitors and reconciles the budget and financial reports for aquatics programs
  • Sets the standard for the Aquatics Department by providing exceptional customer service and meeting the Members' needs and expectations​ ​

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience:

  • 2 years of customer service experience
  • 2 years of coaching and/or swim instructor experience
  • 2 years of lifeguarding experience
  • 2 years of supervisory/management experience
  • 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 300 yards/meters without stopping
  • Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift 20 lbs or less and occasionally bend to lift more than 20lbs
  • Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping
  • Ability to tread water for 1 minute

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.
  • Successfully complete and pass the Life Time Swim Certification
  • Successfully complete and pass Aquatics Manager Training

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field

  • Pool and Hot Tub Association (PHTA) Certified Pool Operator

  • StarGuard or Lifesaving Society Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)

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.

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