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Assistant General Manager

Goldfish Swim School
Gaithersburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2025
💰 $55,000/yr($45,000/yr$55,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can make a difference every single day? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool.

As a member of our leadership team, you believe great managers lead from the front. You believe that culture is important; you set the standard for excellence and are comfortable coaching others to achieve success! You believe every child deserves high-quality swim lessons!

Job Benefits:
  • Paid training (includes all safety and pool operator certifications)
  • Consistent schedule - no late nights or weekends!
  • Opportunities to specialize in a programming area: infant lessons, special needs lessons, or swim team coaching
  • Free swim lessons for your immediate family (after 3 months of employment)
  • Healthcare stipend
  • 401(k) matching
Position Requirements:
  • High energy – you believe work should be fun and you work to create a positive environment for those around you.
  • A willingness to learn and grow - we will teach you how to swim if you are currently a non-swimmer!
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • A problem-solver - able to quickly adapt and support all functions of the school.
  • Passionate about working with children of all ages and ability levels.
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training)
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
  • Manages the staff to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction.
  • Onboarding: trains and oversees new staff to provide superior swim instruction and golden customer service to the students and families of GSS.
  • Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff to better promote the program.
  • Gains knowledge and experience with all software programs to assist with booking, scheduling, reporting, and all administrative functions.
  • Helps with pool operations to ensure a safe and sanitary swim environment
  • Believes in developing from within: actively seeks to coach and develop employees and believes in developing from within.
  • Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility and trains all current staff on the GSS EAP.
  • Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field.
  • Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Education/Experience:
  • Two or more years management experience required.
  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
  • Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred.
  • Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
  • Maintains active Lifeguard, CPR/AED and first Aid certification NOT required when applying, but must be willing to achieve certification(s) in the first 60 days of employment.
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.  Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year


Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!

 

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

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