Aquatics Management Opportunities

Watermelon Swim; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work

Competitive pay

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watermelon Swim in Florida is seeking experienced leaders to guide our aquatic team, develop high-performing staff, and advance our mission of creating safer, more confident swimmers. Depending on experience, roles may include Site Manager, Aquatics Manager, or Assistant Aquatics Manager.

You will coach instructors and customer service professionals, foster a positive culture, and ensure an outstanding experience for swimmers and families while supporting staffing, scheduling, and growth.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, or education.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, professional attitude with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Willingness to work 2–3 evenings and 1 weekend day per week.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to delivering extraordinary customer experiences.
• Desire to grow your career with a purpose-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of instructors and customer service professionals
• Foster a positive, high-energy culture focused on teamwork and results
• Deliver an outstanding experience for swimmers and their families
• Support site operations, staffing, scheduling, and program growth
• Drive performance through coaching, accountability, and development
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for team members and guests
• Partner with leadership to achieve operational and financial goals

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service focus

Community impact

Job description

At Watermelon Swim, we believe teaching someone to swim is more than a life skill - it's a lifesaving gift. As a Best Place to Work, we're committed to creating an exceptional experience for both our team members and the families we serve.

We're looking for passionate, motivated leaders who are ready to make an impact, develop high-performing teams, and help us fulfill our mission of creating safer, more confident swimmers. Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for leadership roles including Site Manager, Aquatics Manager, or Assistant Aquatics Manager.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and support a team of instructors and customer service professionals
• Foster a positive, high-energy culture focused on teamwork and results
• Deliver an outstanding experience for swimmers and their families
• Support site operations, staffing, scheduling, and program growth
• Drive performance through coaching, accountability, and development
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for team members and guests
• Partner with leadership to achieve operational and financial goals

What We're Looking For:

• Leadership experience in aquatics, recreation, education, or a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, professional attitude and a passion for helping others succeed
• Ability to work 2-3 evenings (2 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) and 1 weekend day (7:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.) per week
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities
• A commitment to delivering extraordinary customer experiences
• A desire to grow your career with a purpose-driven organization

Why Watermelon Swim?

• Named a Best Place to Work
• Meaningful work that helps save lives every day
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and an engaging team culture
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and your community

This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to lead, grow, and save lives.

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