Assistant Aquatics Manager - Lead Teams & Safer Swimmers

Watermelon Swim; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Watermelon Swim is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Manager to lead a dedicated team and support daily operations of year‑round programs at our swim facilities. You will assist with scheduling, onboarding, coaching, and maintaining high standards of safety and service.

The role requires 6+ months of leadership and aquatics experience, current CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard, and Water Safety Instructor certifications, and a strong customer‑focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of management or leadership experience.
• Aquatics experience required.
• Current CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard, and Water Safety Instructor certifications.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work 2 evenings and 1 weekend day weekly.
• Ability to travel between locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of year-round aquatics programs.
• Assist with team scheduling, coverage, and shift management.
• Build and maintain class schedules to optimize pool space and staffing.
• Interview, onboard, and train new team members.
• Support instructor development through coaching and feedback.
• Resolve customer concerns with professionalism and care.
• Assist with team training and water safety education programs.
• Maintain class organization (levels, awards, lane assignments, consistency).
• Track program activity and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Support communication between families, team members, and leadership.
• Foster a positive, team-focused environment.

Skills

Aquatics experience

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

Watermelon Swim is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Manager to lead a dedicated team and support daily operations of year‑round programs at our swim facilities. You will assist with scheduling, onboarding, coaching, and maintaining high standards of safety and service.

The role requires 6+ months of leadership and aquatics experience, current CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard, and Water Safety Instructor certifications, and a strong customer‑focused mindset.