Life Time
Location
Fairfax County, Virginia
Instruct swimming lessons for adults and children while evaluating swimming abilities to assign correct levels. Maintain the cleanliness of aquatic facilities and promote aquatic programs and services to members.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and certifications in Lifeguarding, BLS CPR, and First Aid. Candidates must be able to swim 25 meters without stopping and lift at least 20 lbs.
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 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.
Market context
Aquatics swim instructor roles in Virginia are often tied to school, community, or recreation programs that need staff with strong water-safety credentials. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, current Lifeguarding, BLS CPR, and First Aid certifications, plus the ability to swim 25 meters without stopping and lift up to 20 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
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