Aquatics Operations Manager Trainee

goldfish-careers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Manager - Aquatics as the entry point to the Manager Development Program. You’ll work with the AGM–Aquatics and General Manager to build leadership and operational skills for deck operations, instructor development, and swimmer safety.

This hands-on trainee role focuses on coaching, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality swim lessons, while preparing you to advance to a formal managerial position.

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 single shift.
• Observe instructors during lessons and learn to deliver specific feedback for skill development and swim evaluations.
• Assist with monitoring attendance and performance data, flagging patterns or concerns to the AGM – Aquatics.
• Help communicate pre‑shift expectations to Instructors, Lifeguards, and Deck Supervisors as directed by the AGM or GM.
• Guide every new hire from their first day through completed training, so they feel supported and set up for success.
• Reinforce the school's safety culture on deck and learn to lead EAP trainings as needed.
• Serve as Manager on Duty during shifts under the AGM – Aquatics or GM, supporting deck, desk, and facilities operations.

Skills

Spanish-speaking ability

Job description

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Manager - Aquatics as the entry point to the Manager Development Program. You’ll work with the AGM–Aquatics and General Manager to build leadership and operational skills for deck operations, instructor development, and swimmer safety.

This hands-on trainee role focuses on coaching, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality swim lessons, while preparing you to advance to a formal managerial position.