Life Time Inc.·Deerfield Township, Minnesota
Instruct swimming lessons for adults and children while evaluating swimming abilities to establish correct levels. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the aquatics facilities and promote program services 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 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 Minnesota, swim instructor roles are often tied to community pools, schools, and recreation programs that need dependable staff for lessons and safety-focused instruction. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates who are 18+, can lift 50 pounds, communicate clearly, and stay comfortable in a warm indoor pool setting. Before applying, confirm your basic stroke skills and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which save time by pulling key details from the original posting.