Location
Troy, Michigan
Instruct swimming lessons for adults and children while evaluating swimming abilities to determine appropriate levels. Maintain the cleanliness of aquatics facilities and promote various aquatics programs and services.
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.
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
In Michigan, swim instructor roles are commonly tied to community pools, schools, and recreation programs, where employers look for candidates who can work well with children and communicate clearly. These positions can be competitive because scheduling flexibility, comfort with safety-focused instruction, and a clean background check often matter as much as experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then be ready to highlight child interaction skills and availability during your application.
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