Aquatics Management Trainee: Leadership Path

Goldfish Swim School; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Rockland, MA seeks a motivated Management Trainee – Aquatics to join our Manager Development Program. This role develops leadership and operational skills to oversee deck operations, support instructor development, and uphold swimmer safety and progress.

You will work with the AGM-Aquatics and General Manager to lead staff, monitor operations, and contribute to a culture of safety and high-quality programming.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience in aquatics or youth programming.
• A natural coach who gives feedback early, often, and constructively.
• Comfortable with digital tools and picking up new systems quickly.
• A safety-first mindset with the ability to lead a team calmly under pressure.
• Required to obtain a Lifeguard Certification through Goldfish Swim School, if not already.
• Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Keep lessons running on time, on brand, and at the highest level of quality every shift.
• Observe instructors during lessons and provide constructive coaching feedback.
• Monitor attendance and performance data and flag patterns to the AGM – Aquatics.
• Communicate pre-shift expectations to Instructors, Lifeguards, and Deck Supervisors as directed.
• Guide new hires from day one through training.
• Reinforce safety culture on deck and support EAP training efforts.

Skills

Coaching feedback

Safety mindset

Digital tools

Team leadership

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Goldfish Swim School in Rockland, MA seeks a motivated Management Trainee – Aquatics to join our Manager Development Program. This role develops leadership and operational skills to oversee deck operations, support instructor development, and uphold swimmer safety and progress.

You will work with the AGM-Aquatics and General Manager to lead staff, monitor operations, and contribute to a culture of safety and high-quality programming.