Aquatics Manager

Bear Paddle Swim School; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in swim education is looking for a dedicated Aquatics Manager to lead their swim lesson programs. This full-time role involves ensuring high-quality swim instruction and customer service while meeting financial goals. Ideal candidates will have a competitive swimming background and experience managing a team. You'll be responsible for coordinating swim lessons, training staff, and communicating with families about their children's progress. Join a team committed to developing confident and skilled swimmers in a fun environment, where your leadership will make a significant impact on young learners' aquatic journeys.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) Options

Qualifications

• 2+ years of competitive swimming experience required.
• Ability to manage and supervise a staff of at least 5 people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swim lessons are taught using the Bear Paddle Method.
• Communicate with families regarding progress in lessons.

Skills

Management Skills

Conflict Resolution

Multi-tasking

Effective Problem-solving

Education

Competitive Swim Background

2+ Years Experience in Aquatics

Tools

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Lifeguard Certification (LG)

Job description

Description

Bear Paddle Swim School uses a results-focused, story-based approach to teaching lessons to build confident and skilled swimmers, so parents can rest assured that their child is having fun while learning to swim. We are currently developing lifelong swimmers in 14 locations across the US.

Bear Paddle Swim School is seeking a qualified and motivated Aquatics Manager (Lessons Experience Manager) who will be responsible for ensuring the Swim School meets all financial goals while providing the highest quality swim lessons, customer service, and facility standards. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of swim lesson structure including a background knowledge of competitive swimming. The Lesson Experience Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating the swim lessons and procedures with the Swim School Manager to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency. This role reports to the Swim School Manager.

This is a full-time, hourly role, located in Niles, and will report to the Swim School Manager. This role is benefits-eligible, including medical and dental insurance, and HSA options. Evening and weekend availability is required to be present during peak business hours. The pay for this position is $22-24 per hour, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure swim lessons are being taught using the Bear Paddle Method of teaching to the highest level.
• Ensure teachers are up to date on all aspects of Bear Paddle’s Teacher training.
• Ensure teachers are teaching swim lessons at the level they are qualified to teach.
• Communicating with families regarding progress within the lessons - verbally and written.

Requirements

• Competitive or formal swim background, preferably 2+ years.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a staff of at least 5 people.
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, and difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out department management's policies and expectations.

Preferred Skills

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
• Automated External Defibrillator - AED
• Certified Pool Operator - CPO
• Lifeguard Certification - LG