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Aquatics Supervisor Programming

Life Time · Brookfield, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your swim coaching or instruction experience. What levels have you taught?

What they are checking: Whether they have real teaching experience, since the posting asks for a year of coaching or swim instruction.

Tell me about a time you had to lead peers who were also your friends.

What they are checking: Whether they can hold coworkers accountable now that they will help manage the Aquatics team.

How do you keep the pool deck and aquatics area clean and in order?

What they are checking: Whether they set the standard for cleanliness and expect it from the team during every shift.

What would you do

You notice an instructor checking their phone during a kids' lesson. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will address safety lapses directly with peers they supervise instead of letting it go.

A parent is upset because their child hasn't moved up a level after two sessions. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain skill progression clearly and keep the family enrolled without promising what's not true.

How would you grow enrollment in the swim program at this club?

What they are checking: Whether they have ideas for promoting lessons to members, since the posting asks them to promote the swim program.

A lifeguard calls in sick and you're short during a busy family swim. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect safety coverage first and make sound calls about closing areas when they're short.

A member asks about a policy you're not sure of. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they give accurate, timely answers and follow up instead of guessing in front of a member.

About the work

How do you train a new team member to run a swim lesson that's safe and actually teaches something?

What they are checking: Whether they can pass on their skills to others, which the role needs to keep quality high across the team.

What makes a swim program great in your eyes?

What they are checking: Whether they think about progression, retention and safety, which ties to ensuring the highest level of programming.

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The full job description

As published by Life Time.

Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Department Team Members. You will offer great customer service and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Ensures Aquatics Team Members offer a safe and friendly environment for all members • Responds to member inquiries regarding Life Time programs, products, services, policies, and procedures in a professional and timely manner • Ensures we have the highest level of programming • Promotes Life Time swim program ​ ​ Minimum Required Qualifications: • Successfully complete and pass all Life Time courses when hired • 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 300 yards/meters without stopping • Ability to tread water for 1 minute • Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift 20 lbs Education: • High School Diploma or GED Years of Experience: • 6 months of customer service experience • 1 year coaching and/or swim instructor experience • 1 year of lifeguarding experience • 6 months of head guard or supervising experience 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. Preferred Qualifications: • Some college or working towards a 4 year degree 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.

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