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Swim Instructor

Life Time Inc.·Green Valley, Illinois

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Instruct swimming lessons for adults and children while evaluating swimming abilities to determine appropriate levels. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the pool area and promote aquatics programs to members.

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.

Requirements

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.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Customer Service
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Lifeguarding
  • Student Evaluation
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Swim Instruction
  • Aquatics Coaching

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Green Valley, Illinois
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Life Time Inc.

Life Time provides an entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting, functional and innovative experience of uncompromising quality that meets the health and fitness needs of the entire family. Life Time is a wellness pioneer reshaping the way consumers approach their health...

Salary listed on 65 jobs
IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Illinois swim instructor roles stay locally needed

In Illinois, swim instructor openings are often tied to community pools, schools, and recreation programs that need staff who can teach safely and communicate clearly with children and families. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates who are 18+, can lift 50 pounds, and are comfortable in a warm indoor pool environment; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your basic stroke proficiency and be ready to describe any teaching, coaching, or water-safety experience.

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