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Working at Cornerstone

Aquatics For Life, Inc. is a team of aquatics professionals devoted to providing our customers with a safe and enjoyable aquatics experience. If you work at Cornerstone, you will have the pride that comes with helping to deliver the finest aquatics experience available.

  • There are no pools out there that are as clean as ours.
  • There are no pools out there that are as safe as ours.
  • There is no aquatics facility anywhere that delivers such a consistently high level of customer service.
  • There is no aquatics facility anywhere where the management cares as deeply as Aquatics For Life about creating a fun, rewarding work environment.
You will also earn a competitive wage and (if you work at least 15 hours per week) be eligible for staff membership and discounts.

Job Openings

Aquatics
Cornerstone is currently interviewing potential Fitness Instructors to lead group exercise classes utilizing our new (coming September 1, 2007) in-water exercise bikes and treadmills, such as Aqua Spin, Circuit Training, and more. Individuals with previous experience teaching group exercise courses, even land-based courses, are preferred--particularly those with Spinning instruction experience. Candidates should be fit, energetic, outgoing, knowledgeable about exercise and physiology, and capable of coordinating exercise and music in an intense, fun manner.

We are constantly looking for outstanding aquatics professionals, particularly in the following areas:

  • Lifeguards (American Red Cross certification required)
  • Swim Instructors (WSI preferred)
  • Water Fitness Instructors (AEA certification preferred)
  • Advanced Course Instructors (Red Cross LGI, WSI Trainer, etc.)

To apply, print and fill out our application and send it in. If you need more information, please give us a call. (Having trouble viewing the application? You may need to download Adobe® Reader®. It's free.)

Customer Service
We always have room for customer service professionals with a friendly, energetic presence, outstanding attention to detail, and a high level of maturity and responsibility.

To apply, print and fill out our application and send it in. If you need more information, please give us a call. (Having trouble viewing the application? You may need to download Adobe® Reader®. It's free.)

Management
Aquatics For Life currently seeks an experienced aquatics professional for the full-time position of Manager, Aquatics Operations. Our Aquatics Manager has complete responsibility for lifeguard staff and all pool-related safety procedures, training, and maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  • Supervision of our staff of approximately 35 lifeguards & instructors, including hiring and training
  • Responsibility for water chemistry and filter operation
  • Development of training programs
  • Monitoring pool deck cleanliness, rule enforcement, safety, etc.
  • Identifying and correcting needs in areas such as supplies, procedures, etc.

Our Aquatics Managers spend a substantial amount of time “on-chair” as a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons.

The position demands a flexible schedule and exceptional attention to detail. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and maturity, as well as the ability to function as part of a cohesive team, and a willingness to do whatever is necessary to ensure that all of Cornerstone's aquatics operations are functioning smoothly.

Applicants must have valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and WSI certifications. Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification and NSPF Certified Pool Operator certification are preferred but not required.

This position is designed for an individual with a strong desire to make a career in the world of aquatics, and offers substantial opportunity for growth and advancement.

Cornerstone offers a great work environment, with competitive salary and benefits. Aquatics For Life is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.

To apply, mail your resume and cover letter to
Dave Rowland
Cornerstone Aquatics Center
55 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107

or email your resume (Word or PDF attachments only, please).


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