Assistant General Manager

Gilbride Management Group (GMG); Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gilbride Management Group (GMG) is looking for an Assistant General Manager for Goldfish Swim School in Danbury, Connecticut. This full-time position involves managing daily operations, ensuring safety, and enhancing employee and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training staff, implementing safety protocols, and overseeing swim instruction quality. Required are certifications as a Certified Pool Operator and Lifeguard Instructor. The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.
• Experience in lifeguarding or youth sports required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring compliance with standards.
• Train staff to maintain high productivity and satisfaction.
• Manage scheduling, student progress, and customer service.

Skills

Staff management

Pool operations knowledge

Customer service

Emergency Action Plan implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or communications

Tools

Technology platforms for bookings and scheduling

Certified Pool Operator certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Job description

Job Title: Assistant General Manager – Aquatics

Reports to: General Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full‑time position: minimum of 40 hours per week, nights and weekends required

Summary

Oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School. This encompasses all daily operations including safety, staffing, pool operations, swim lesson quality, customer service, and employee engagement amongst other duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
• Helps the General Manager and department managers fulfill all daily tasks.
• Manages the staff of GSS to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction.
• Oversees employee engagement to maintain a high level of employee satisfaction and company culture.
• Oversee training and development of the aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction in accordance with GSS standards.
• Interacts with all wet side staff on operational items including class scheduling, student progress, and customer experience.
• Able to maintain and troubleshoot proper pool chemistry and pump room operation.
• Gains a high level of knowledge and experience in the GSS pool operations necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary swim environment.
• Completes evaluations on all teachers and conducts an assessment on all trainees prior to teaching independently.
• Directs, trains, maintains and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility and EAP.
• Interacts with the team members on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance and training.
• Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff. Works with the Marketing Manager to ensure high levels of customer service and sales performance.
• Provides direction in the retail and vending departments to ensure a proper mix of products and pricing is achieved. Assist GM with purchasing.
• Trains and oversees private party staff to ensure that the GSS standard operating procedures are being maintained.
• Work with GM and Marketing Manager to manage social media, book water safety presentations and events, and build partnerships with local, like‑minded businesses.
• Oversee monitoring of email, voice messages, and social media to ensure timely and appropriate responses.
• Gains knowledge and experience in all technology platforms to achieve a high level of competence in bookings, class scheduling, reporting and administrative functions.
• Gains a high level of knowledge of GSS pool operations to understand and teach front desk staff to sell the program and respond to customer concerns.
• Initiates and oversees workplace culture and employee interaction. Maintain a high level of employee satisfaction.
• Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility and trains all current staff on the GSS EAP.
• Maintains current certifications and stays up‑to‑date professionally on the aquatics and management field.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or equivalent is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Certified Pool Operator and Lifeguard Instructor certifications required. Both certifications must stay up‑to‑date and current.

Work Environment

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full‑time