What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Leader position at Life Time?
Position Summary
The Lead-Aquatics is responsible for the operations of the Aquatics department while upholding Life Time’s Mission and Vision Statements through the Healthy Way of Life Principles. They deliver the highest level of customer service, management, and consistency to both Members and Team Members. They work alongside Team Members to ensure the best experience for our members with a focus on safety, cleanliness and engagement while upholding the fulfillment of Life Time's Mission Statement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides exceptional customer service and a safe, clean, and friendly environment for Members and Guests
- Promotes and markets club and Aquatics programs and activities as needed
- Manages payroll within budgetary guidelines while making recommendations to General Manager.
- Manages and supports the Aquatics team members by providing ongoing training, giving feedback, and coaching
- Participates in the casting, interviewing, and hiring of Aquatics Team Members
- Completes inventory and orders and maintains supplies and equipment in aquatic spaces
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of customer service experience
- 2 years of coaching and/or swim instructor experience
- 2 years of lifeguarding experience
- 2 years of supervisory or management experience
- Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR-PR and First Aid certifications
- Successfully complete and pass the Life Time Swim Certification
- Successfully complete and pass Aquatics Manager Certification
- 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 bend to raise 20 lbs or less and occasionally bed to raise more than 20 lbs
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- NSPF Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)
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.