Aquatics Assistant GM: Lead Lessons & Team Coaching

goldfish-careers; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Canton Township, MI is seeking an Assistant General Manager - Aquatics to lead daily lesson flow, develop instructors and deck supervisors, and uphold safety and guest experience on the pool deck.

You'll coach staff, monitor attendance and performance data, conduct evaluations, manage staffing, and ensure certifications are current while driving a sanitation, organization, and high-quality progression for students.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in aquatics or youth programming.
• Strong coaching and feedback skills.
• Comfortable with digital tools and picking up new systems quickly.
• Safety-first mindset with calm leadership under pressure.
• Required to obtain a Lifeguard Certification through Goldfish Swim School, if not already.

Responsibilities

• Keep lessons running on time, on brand, and with high quality every shift.
• Coach instructors on skill evaluation to base move-ups on readiness.
• Use attendance and performance data to spot problems and adjust in real time.
• Review performance trends daily and align expectations with staff.
• Guide new hires from day one through training and onboarding.

Skills

Coaching

Team Leadership

Safety-focused

Communication

Digital tools

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Goldfish Swim School in Canton Township, MI is seeking an Assistant General Manager - Aquatics to lead daily lesson flow, develop instructors and deck supervisors, and uphold safety and guest experience on the pool deck.

You'll coach staff, monitor attendance and performance data, conduct evaluations, manage staffing, and ensure certifications are current while driving a sanitation, organization, and high-quality progression for students.