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Swim Instructor

Part-time

Life Time Fitness

Westwood, NJPart-time$16–19/hrPosted 2w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16–19/hr
Location
Westwood, NJ
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

StarGuard Elite LifeguardBLS CPR CertifiedFirst Aid CertifiedLifesaving Society Lifeguard CertificationStandard FA With CPR C

Job overview

Life Time Fitness is hiring a Swim Instructor. The Aquatics Swim Instructor works in a fast‑paced environment teaching adults and children to swim, evaluating skill levels, and maintaining a safe, clean pool area while promoting and selling Aquatics programs.

Key focus areas include Instruct swimming lessons and Aquatics events, Respond to member questions, comments, and concerns, and Provide a safe, clean and organized pool area.

Important skills include Instruct Swimming Lessons, Respond To Member Questions, Maintain Clean Pool Area, Promote Aquatics Programs, Sell Aquatics Programs, and Communicate With Guests.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instruct Swimming LessonsRespond to Member QuestionsMaintain Clean Pool AreaPromote Aquatics ProgramsSell Aquatics ProgramsCommunicate With GuestsSwim 25 Yards/Meters

Qualifications

Working Towards High School Diploma or GEDSuccessfully Complete Life Time CoursesStarGuard Elite LifeguardBLS CPR CertifiedFirst Aid CertifiedLifesaving Society Lifeguard CertificationStandard FA With CPR CSwim Lesson Instruction ExperienceCoaching Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full 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
  • 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 Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.00 and pays up to $19.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

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

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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