Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job Posting: General Manager – Goldfish Swim School

Location: Greenville, South Carolina Job Type: Full-Time (Including Weekend Availability)

Are you a passionate leader who loves working with children and thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a strong interest in aquatics and experience managing a young, dynamic team? If so, we’re looking for you to lead Goldfish Swim School - Greenville as our General Manager!

About Us:

We are a growing swim school dedicated to teaching children essential water safety and swimming skills in a fun, supportive, and energetic atmosphere. Our team is made up of enthusiastic instructors who create a positive learning environment while ensuring the highest safety standards as well as dedicated sales & service staff focused on WOW! customer service with membership enrollment and providing the GOLDEN experience.

Our Mission: To teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work! We desire to maintain a “get it" mentality, a “want it” attitude and the capacity to learn and grow professionally and personally! If this mission sounds like something you can get behind, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As General Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our swim school, ensuring exceptional customer service, smooth class scheduling, and an engaged, high-performing team. This role requires a hands-on approach, including weekends (about 25% of your schedule), to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management: Recruit, train, and motivate a team of young professionals, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Operational Excellence: Ensure classes run efficiently, facilities are well-maintained, and safety protocols are upheld.

Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with families, addressing concerns and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Scheduling & Staffing: Oversee staff scheduling and manage peak weekend shifts to ensure full coverage.

Business Growth: Collaborate with Regional Manager and Ownership to drive enrollment, manage budgets, and implement marketing initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

Passion for working with children and a strong interest in aquatics.

Proven experience managing a young workforce in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment (hospitality, recreation, or retail experience is a plus!).

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Availability to work weekends as part of a full-time schedule.

Multi-tasking guru - love and fin-tastic at doing it!

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or equivalent is desired.

Experience as youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor or aquatics instructor/supervisor is preferred. 2+ years in aquatics programming desired.

3-5 years of management experience required.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary, generous paid time off, and performance incentives.

A rewarding role where you make a difference in children's lives.

A supportive and energetic team environment.

Growth opportunities within our expanding franchise network.

If you’re ready to dive into a leadership role with a purpose-driven company, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us create confident young swimmers in a fun and safe environment.

How to Apply: Submit your resumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and passion for working with children and managing teams.

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.