Aquatics Manager Assistant

Blue Gems Swim School; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aquatic education is seeking a dedicated individual to manage daily operations at their swim school. In this role, you will oversee swim instructors, ensure a safe and engaging environment, and provide valuable swim instruction to students of all ages. This position offers the opportunity to grow into leadership roles while making a significant impact on the community's aquatic education. If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Health Care

401K Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Valuable Work Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience is required.
• Lifeguard certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and staff to ensure a positive environment.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and prepare the pool area for classes.
• Enforce safety rules and communicate progress to students and parents.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Emergency Response

Organizational Skills

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Blue Gems Swim School
7510 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706

Blue Gems Swim School is Chicagoland's premier boutique family-owned swimming school focusing on infant, children, and adult learn to swim lessons as well as a variety of progressive aquatic development programs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
• Passion for working with children and helping them succeed
• Ability to multi-task and organize multiple employees and shifts
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Lifeguard and/or Lifeguard Instructor certifications are required (within the first 90 days of hire - can be provided in-house)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of school for assigned shifts
• Manage the swim instructors and lifeguards to ensure a positive team environment and excellent performance
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and prepare pool deck area for the shift
• Coordinate staff substitutions for classes when needed
• Act as a substitute swim instructor when necessary
• Provide swim instructions based on the Blue Gems Swim School curriculum
• Assess and Manage student skill tracking to ensure proper reporting and progress
• Submit Daily Reports after each shift
• Enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents during shift
• Effectively communicate progress and feedback to students and their parents or guardians, ensure customer satisfaction
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary
• Assist with closing and securing the facility
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Health Care (for full-time employees)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Fulfilling work environment
• The ability for career growth in leadership roles
• Valuable work experience
• Extensive experience with physical education and sports management