Aquatic Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School; Independence, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Donation matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Columbia seeks a Year-round Aquatics Supervisor to oversee swim lessons and pool operations at an indoor facility. The role offers a set weekly schedule and thorough, paid training with in-house lifeguard certification classes.

You will manage attendance, evaluate progress, and work hands‑on with swimmers and staff to improve lesson quality. Great pay and leadership experience are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an aquatics supervisor, pool operator or experience leading swim lessons, overseeing pool operations, facility maintenance, lifeguards & safety compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum as needed
• Educate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
• Evaluate students’ progress for proper level placement, and complete required paperwork in a timely manner
• Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
• Use problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
• Supervise, train and support lifeguards and swim instructors and provide feedback
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment and check or balance pool chemicals as needed
• Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion
• Plan and lead team workshops and in-service trainings to review curriculum and safety procedures
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Child engagement

Team coaching

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Donation matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Who are we?

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool year-round. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that’s perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.

Benefits:

• Year-round aquatics pool supervisor at an indoor facility
• Set weekly schedule - always know when you’re working
• Thorough, paid training with in-house lifeguard certification classes
• Great pay ($19 per hour)
• Valuable leadership experience
• Social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings
• No late nights

Requirements:

• Prior experience as an aquatics supervisor, pool operator or experience leading swim lessons, overseeing pool operations, facility maintenance, lifeguards & safety compliance
• Ability to work with children and manage multiple priorities while creating a positive team culture
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary). Noise level is usually moderate

Summary:

You will use your knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum to oversee swim lessons, manage attendance and evaluate students’ progress to determine level placement. You will work hands‑on with swimmers and staff to improve lesson quality. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress (and celebrate the accomplishments!) with parents and caregivers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum as needed
2. Educate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
3. Evaluate students’ progress for proper level placement, and complete required paperwork in a timely manner
4. Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
5. Use problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter, working individually with instructors or students as needed
6. Supervise, train and support lifeguards and swim instructors and provide feedback
7. Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment and check or balance pool chemicals as needed
8. Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion
9. Plan and lead team workshops and in-service trainings to review curriculum and safety procedures with a team of swim instructors and lifeguards
10. Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Our Core Values:

• We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN experience
• We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW customer service
• We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity, Compassion and Trust
• We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
• We make a big deal out of life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZTVvr5AgIA&t=33s to see what real instructors are saying about Goldfish Swim School

At Goldfish Swim School - Columbia, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are behind every decision we make, both in water and in life. That includes the commitment to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust. We’re dedicated to building a team who is diverse in background, identity, perspective, culture and experience. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are. If you think you can see yourself as part of the GOLDEN Experience, we encourage you to continue and apply!

Keywords: Pool Operator, Aquatics Supervisor, Entry-Level Leadership