Manager On Duty

Goldfish Swim School - Gaithersburg

Manager On Duty

Gaithersburg, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.