Aquatics Lead/Full Time/Manhattan

Usswimschools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join British Swim School Manhattan as an Aquatics Lead, where you'll lead a team of swim instructors to create a positive and engaging environment for students. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for swimming, along with relevant qualifications. You'll be responsible for training, managing, and enhancing the overall success of the swim program while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of specific swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of swim instructors to ensure their success.
• Manage staff schedules and oversee performance reviews.
• Ensure safety standards and brand expectations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position: Aquatics Lead

Location: British Swim School Manhattan

Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Mission at British Swim School Manhattan!

Are you passionate about swimming and working with children? Do you thrive in a leadership role? If so, we want you to lead our dynamic swim instructor team! As the Aquatics Lead, you will be responsible for training, coaching, and ensuring the success of our swim instructors while maintaining a positive, engaging environment for students and families. Your leadership will directly contribute to the growth and safety of our program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and coach a team of swim instructors to ensure their success and retention

• Manage staff schedules and time-off requests

• Develop and implement action plans to improve customer retention, revenue, and staff performance

• Conduct staff training, performance reviews, and provide continuous feedback

• Fill in as a swim instructor when needed to maintain lesson quality

• Ensure all safety standards and brand expectations are met at all times

• Communicate directly with customers to resolve issues and improve the customer experience

• Regular site visits and ongoing staff development

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for swimming and working with children

• Strong leadership and customer service skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and motivate a team

• Knowledge of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly swim strokes

• Ability to problem-solve and think critically in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in aquatics or a related leadership role is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

• American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent

• CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification

• Successful completion of aquatics leadership training through British Swim School Corporate

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits (based on experience)

• Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement

• Paid training, including lifeguard certification

• Flexible scheduling options

If you’re excited about making an impact while leading a fun, mission-driven team, apply now to join us in creating safe, happy swimmers!