Life Time·Brea, California
Instruct swimming lessons and aquatics events for adults and children while evaluating swimming abilities to establish correct levels. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pool area and promote aquatics programs to members.
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
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.
Swim lesson instruction or coaching experience Pay This is an hourly position with wages starting at $17.50 and pays up to $20.50, based on experience and qualifications.
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 For California residents, please review https://my.lifetime.life/policy/ca-privacy-policy.html for information about our privacy practices, including the information we collect and your rights relating to your information. 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.
Candidates must be working towards a high school diploma and possess StarGuard Elite, BLS CPR, and First Aid certifications. Physical ability to swim 25 meters and lift at least 20 lbs is required.
Market context
In California, swim instructor openings are often tied to year-round aquatics programs, youth lessons, and community recreation needs, so employers typically look for candidates who can teach safely and confidently. This role is competitive because it requires current or obtainable Lifeguard and CPR certifications, plus a swim assessment, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certifications and be ready to describe your teaching approach and comfort working with different age groups.
