Aquatics Management Trainee: Path to Manager

Goldfish Swim School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in New York seeks a Management Trainee – Aquatics to join the Manager Development Program. This entry point develops leadership and operations skills to oversee deck operations, support instructor development, and uphold swimmer safety and progress.

You will work with the AGM-Aquatics and GM to learn, coach, and grow into a Manager, with hands-on responsibilities and shifts that fit an aspiring leader’s path.

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.
• Safety-first mindset with the ability to lead a team calmly under pressure.
• Required 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 and deliver constructive coaching feedback for skill development.
• Assist with attendance and performance data, flagging concerns for proactive adjustments.
• Communicate pre-shift expectations to instructors, lifeguards, and deck supervisors as directed.
• Guide new hires from day one through training to set up for success.
• Support safety culture on deck and understand EAP procedures.
• Assist in leading safety trainings and serve as Manager on Duty as assigned.

Skills

Aquatics

Coaching

Digital tools

Leadership potential

Job description

Goldfish Swim School in New York seeks a Management Trainee – Aquatics to join the Manager Development Program. This entry point develops leadership and operations skills to oversee deck operations, support instructor development, and uphold swimmer safety and progress.

You will work with the AGM-Aquatics and GM to learn, coach, and grow into a Manager, with hands-on responsibilities and shifts that fit an aspiring leader’s path.