Aquatics Team Lead

SwimKids Utah; Holladay (UT); On-site; USD 45,846,528 - 63,038,976; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonuses

PTO

Bonuses for good grades

Free family swim lessons

401(k)

Job summary

SwimKids Utah in Holladay, UT seeks an Aquatics Team Lead for a part-time role (15–29 hours/week) with $16–$22/hour pay, retention bonuses, PTO, and bonuses for good grades. You’ll gain leadership experience while mentoring instructors and supporting daily operations in a fast-paced, kid-focused environment.

This position offers advancement opportunities as SwimKids Utah grows and emphasizes teamwork, communication, and service to families. Flexible scheduling accommodates school and activities.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience working with teams
• Strong communication and people skills
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate others
• Dependable, organized, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Passion for working with kids and supporting a team
• Ability to supervise students safely in water
• Willingness to learn, grow, and accept feedback

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of swim instructors
• Help train new hires and reinforce company standards
• Ensure high-quality, consistent swim lessons and customer experiences
• Jump in to teach and lead by example when needed
• Provide excellent customer service to families
• Assist with front desk operations and scheduling
• Support the General Manager with daily operations
• Help create a positive, high-energy team culture

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Dependable

Fast-paced environment

Team leadership

Willingness to learn

Job description

Aquatics Team Lead with Leadership Growth and Bonus Opportunities

SwimKids Utah – Holladay, UT
Part-time (15–29 hours per week) | $16–$22/hr with retention bonuses, PTO, bonuses for good grades, free family swim lessons, 401(k), and opportunities for raises and advancement

Looking for more than just a part-time job?

At SwimKids Utah, our Aquatics Team Leads gain real leadership and management experience while working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. This role is ideal for college students, emerging leaders, athletes, and young professionals who want to build their resume, strengthen their communication and leadership skills, and grow within a rapidly expanding company.

If you're motivated, dependable, and passionate about leading others, this is an incredible opportunity to gain hands‑on experience managing people, solving problems, and supporting daily operations in a fun, active workplace.

Why This Role Is Great for Students & Emerging Leaders

• Build real leadership and management experience for your resume
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of instructors
• Flexible scheduling that works around school and activities
• Opportunities for advancement as SwimKids continues to grow
• Active, engaging work environment - no sitting behind a desk all day
• Develop valuable communication, leadership, and operations skills
• Competitive pay: $16–$22/hr based on experience and leadership background
• Retention bonuses and advancement opportunities
• Opportunities for raises every 6 months
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Bonuses for good grades (great for students!)
• Free swim lessons for your family
• A supportive, energetic workplace with long-term career potential

We actively promote from within, and many of our leaders started in instructor and team lead positions before growing into larger management roles.

About SwimKids Utah

SwimKids Utah specializes in private, one‑on‑one swim lessons and is rapidly growing to meet demand for our proven curriculum. Our mission is to help kids and families build confidence and life‑saving skills in the water.

Our culture is built around four core values: "Just keep swimming," "It's all about the kids," "No TV dinners," and "We care."

We invest heavily in our team through training, mentorship, and real opportunities for professional growth.

What You'll Do

As an Aquatics Team Lead, you will:

• Lead, coach, and support a team of swim instructors
• Help train new hires and reinforce company standards
• Ensure high-quality, consistent swim lessons and customer experiences
• Jump in to teach and lead by example when needed
• Provide excellent customer service to families
• Assist with front desk operations and scheduling
• Support the General Manager with daily operations
• Help create a positive, high-energy team culture

What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience (team lead, shift lead, club leadership, sports captain, etc.)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate others
• Dependable, organized, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Passion for working with kids and supporting a team
• Ability to safely tread water while supervising students
• Willingness to learn, grow, and accept feedback

Schedule

• 15–29 hours per week
• Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Flexible shifts are available to work around class schedules and other commitments.

At SwimKids Utah, we help children build confidence and learn life‑saving water safety skills in a fun, supportive environment. We're looking for positive, dependable team members who enjoy working with kids and making a difference. Our culture is built on teamwork, growth, and four core values: Just Keep Swimming, It's All About the Kids, No TV Dinners, and We Care. If you're looking for a rewarding job with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun, we'd love to meet you.