Position Summary

Under the direction of the Safety Program Manager for Aquatics, the lifeguard instructor is responsible for the instruction, leadership, supervision, control, and safety of all class participants. The lifeguard instructor is responsible for the appearance, presentation, and working order of all materials and equipment used for lifeguard instruction. It is the lifeguard instructor's responsibility to observe and direct all class participants, and to provide feedback and appropriate correction according to StarGuard Elite or Lifesaving Society. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes personal class teaching outlines, methods and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the StarGuard Elite or Lifesaving Society
• Organizes and directs activities of assigned participants in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all students
• Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities
• Helps organize and assists in the development of special programs, activities or instruction
• Completes and submits records and documentation of completed classes immediately after the completion of the course

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time
• Ability to manage different age and size of groups during skill practice sessions
• Ability to effectively communicate and teach all skills associated with the course

Education:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Current Lifeguard Certification including Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid
• Current SGE/LSS Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous instruction 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.