Location
Northbrook, Illinois
Salary
$16 - $19 / HOUR
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.
Candidates must be working towards a high school diploma and hold StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certifications. Physical ability to swim 25 meters and lift over 20 lbs is required.
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 $16.00 and pays up to $19.00, 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 Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law. 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
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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