I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Life Time (Atascocita, TX) in Jun 2011
Interview
First interview was with the department head of the pool. She prepared me for different questions that might be asked and also gave me paper work to keep and also fill out. The second inverview was with the business manager with 2 other people and it was mainly to find out more about lifetime and to go over different mottos of the company and see if we were a good fit to work there. The last interview was with the GM of the club to get to know you and again see if you are a great fit for the company.
Very easy, straight forward questions about past swimming and teaching experience. Had one phone interview and then one in person interview. Once hired you take a multiple day training and a test at the end of it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about your past swim instructor experience
Not bad, basic questions, reciting Life Time mission statement, a few situational responses that you have to improvise. Interviewer was professional and felt interested in everything I had to say.
The interview process is a series of three interviews: the supervisor, the manager, and the overall head of the department. It is not nerve-wracking just more tiresome. Having a good swimming background and experience will make the interview process even more easier.