Assistant General Manager
Goldfish Swim SchoolAbout the role
- 401(k) matching
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
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
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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