Aquatics Manager

Watermelon Swim; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

PTO and Birthday PTO for full-time

401(k) with company match

Leadership development and advancement

Fun, supportive culture

Make a difference and save lives

Job summary

Watermelon Swim in Riverview, FL is seeking an experienced Aquatics Manager to lead day-to-day operations, develop teams, and create exceptional experiences for swimmers and families.

You will interview, hire, train, and onboard staff, schedule instructors, monitor progression, and uphold safety standards. Join a culture of teamwork, celebration, and making a difference as you help save lives every day.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of aquatics experience including swim instruction or operations.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Ability to work at least two evenings and one weekend day each week.
• Willingness to travel between Watermelon Swim locations.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor certifications (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day swim program operations
• Coach and develop Instructors, Trainers, and Deck Supervisors
• Interview, hire, and onboard new team members
• Create instructor schedules and staffing plans
• Oversee class schedules, progression, and program quality
• Maintain safety standards and certifications
• Collaborate with Site Manager on inventory and supplies
• Build strong relationships with families and deliver outstanding service

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching and mentoring

Customer service

Flexibility schedule

Travel between locations

Job description

At Watermelon Swim, we believe teaching someone to swim is more than a life skill- it's a lifesaving gift. Our mission is to grow a community full of safer swimmers by reducing risks and increasing confidence in and around water.

As a Best Place to Work, we're looking for an experienced Aquatics Manager who can lead with confidence, develop strong teams, and create an exceptional experience for our swimmers and families. If you're passionate about aquatics, enjoy developing others, and don't mind getting a little splashed along the way, we'd love to meet you.

Make Waves with Watermelon Swim!

At Watermelon Swim, we believe teaching someone to swim is more than a life skill- it's a lifesaving gift. Our mission is to grow a community full of safer swimmers by reducing risks and increasing confidence in and around water.

As a Best Place to Work, we're looking for an experienced Aquatics Manager who can lead with confidence, develop strong teams, and create an exceptional experience for our swimmers and families. If you're passionate about aquatics, enjoy developing others, and don't mind getting a little splashed along the way, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of our swim program
• Manage, coach, and develop Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Deck Supervisors
• Interview, hire, train, and onboard new team members
• Create instructor schedules and ensure proper staffing
• Oversee class schedules, student progression, and program quality
• Maintain safety standards, certifications, and training requirements
• Partner with the Site Manager on inventory, supplies, and operational needs
• Build strong relationships with families and provide outstanding customer service

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of aquatics experience, including swim instruction and/or aquatics operations, required
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Ability to work at least two evenings and one weekend day each week
• Ability to travel between Watermelon Swim locations as needed
• Current Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor certifications, or the ability to obtain and maintain them

Why Watermelon Swim?

• Competitive pay
• Health benefits, PTO, and Birthday PTO for full-time team members
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• A fun, supportive culture built on teamwork, celebration, and making a difference
• The opportunity to help save lives every day!