Swim Instructor at Onelife Fitness
Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
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Type: Full-Time
Location: Woodbridge, Virginia
Summary Objective:
Teach fun, safe, and effective private, semi-private, and group swimming lessons to learners of all ages and skill levels.
Essential Functions:
- Deliver the ultimate fitness experience to every member, every time
- Create an educational, safe, and inviting experience for all participants
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by enforcing pool and club policies
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet all members, guests, and visitors as they enter pool area
- Offer swim instruction appropriate to each learner’s goals and skill level
- Address all questions or comments from members and guests, making referrals as needed
- Promote and sell club products and services
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics
- Understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures
- Complete all in-house staff training as assigned
- Assume other duties as assigned
- Work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to motivate and nurture others
- Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
- Outwardly facing professional appearance
- Confidence and desire to create new relationships quickly
- Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Demonstrated swimming and swim-instruction skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of first-aid practices and techniques
Required Experience, Education & Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year experience teaching or working with children preferred
- Swim instruction or coaching experience preferred
- Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and Certified Pool Operator license preferred
- CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certifications required
Physical Activities Required:
Physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Standing long periods of time
- Daily walking, lifting, bending, squatting, and reaching
- Swimming and rescue activities while on duty
- Must be able to life and move small children from pool to deck
Employee Benefits:
All US Fitness team members receive:
- Complimentary Membership and Guest Privileges
- Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, and Kids Programs
- Discounts on Serenity Day Spa Services and all apparel
- Employee Referral Bonus
- In-house Continuing Education Credits and CEC Reimbursement
Additional Full Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits and Group Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
US FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
If you have an inquiry about an application or have a physical and/or mental disability and need special accommodations applying for a job using our online application system, please call 703-740-9009.
Candidates outside of the specified area are welcome to apply but if selected for an interview, they must be willing to travel at own cost. Relocation assistance is not offered.
US Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all hiring and employment practices strictly in accordance with applicable employment discrimination laws and regulations. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is illegal. The Company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, protected veteran status, status as a uniformed service member under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“uniformed service member status”), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other categories defined by federal, state, or local law.
