Swim Insturctor

Life Time • Vernon Hills, IL

2d

About The Position

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment, helping adults and children improve their swimming. You will teach life skills to young members, evaluate swimming ability to determine the appropriate swim level, and help maintain the cleanliness and order of Aquatics Facilities.

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.00 and paying up to $19.00, based on experience and qualifications. Life Time describes its workplace as inclusive, diverse, and equitable, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Working toward a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• 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.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certification, or bridge to StarGuard when the current certification expires or within the first year, whichever comes first. In Canada, Lifesaving Society Lifeguard certification and Standard FA with CPR C are required.

Nice To Haves

• Swim lesson instruction or coaching experience.

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 Aquatics programs and services.
• Help adults and children improve their swimming.
• Teach life skills to young members and evaluate swimming ability to establish the appropriate swim level.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and order of Aquatics Facilities.

Benefits

• Fully subsidized membership.
• Discounts on Life Time products and services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
• Training and professional development.
• Paid sick leave where required by law.
• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Full-time team members are eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Full-time team members are eligible for life insurance.
• Full-time team members are eligible for pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
• Full-time team members are eligible for parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
• Full-time team members may be eligible for a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED