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Aquatics Swim Instructor

Life Time · Brookfield, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 15, 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 a time you taught someone a skill. How did you know they learned it?

What they are checking: Whether they think about checking for learning rather than just showing and moving on.

You'll need StarGuard Elite, BLS CPR and First Aid. How do you feel about getting those certifications?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready to complete required safety training, since instructors also respond in emergencies.

What do you do before and after lessons to keep the pool area safe and organized?

What they are checking: Whether they put away equipment and check for hazards so the deck is ready for the next group.

What would you do

A child in your lesson keeps swimming away from the group. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they manage safety in the water first and use clear rules with young kids.

A parent watching from the side keeps calling out instructions to their child during your lesson. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can kindly set boundaries with a parent while keeping the family happy.

How would you tell a parent about other aquatics programs their child might enjoy?

What they are checking: Whether they can promote programs naturally, since selling Aquatics programs is part of the role.

About the work

How would you teach a nervous four-year-old to put their face in the water?

What they are checking: Whether they can build trust and use small steps to teach young swimmers, which is most of this job.

How do you evaluate a new swimmer to decide what level they belong in?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess skills and place swimmers correctly, which the posting names as a duty.

Teaching an adult who never learned to swim is different from teaching a kid. How would you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust their teaching for adults, who are often more fearful and self-conscious.

What life skills do you think every young swimmer should learn first?

What they are checking: Whether they put water safety skills like floating and getting to the wall ahead of stroke technique.

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The full job description

As published by Life Time.

Position Summary 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 Duties and Responsibilities • 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. Preferred Qualifications: • 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.

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