Assistant General Manager

Goldfish Swim School; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Training & development

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

$1000 bonus after first 90 days of the

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily operations, staffing, pool management, and customer service. You will lead staff, train aquatics personnel, and ensure safety and scheduling accuracy while supporting the General Manager in achieving performance goals.

This role offers exposure to sales, marketing training, and opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing franchise. A strong emphasis on teamwork and a positive work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two+ years of management experience preferred.
• Two+ years as a swimming instructor or childcare provider preferred.
• Certified lifeguard, CPR/AED and first aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to ensure the school runs per GSS SOPs.
• Assist General Manager and department managers with daily tasks.
• Manage staff to ensure productivity, performance, and satisfaction.
• Train and supervise aquatics staff to provide quality swim instruction.
• Provide sales and marketing training to qualified staff.
• Oversee retail and vending departments for proper product mix and pricing.
• Train and supervise private party staff and events.
• Gain proficiency in Links software for bookings and scheduling.
• Maintain safe and sanitary pool operations.
• Lead employee engagement activities to boost morale.
• Oversee Emergency Action Plan and safety procedures; train staff.
• Maintain current certifications and stay updated in field.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Benefits:

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• $1000 bonus after first 90 days of employment

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Ability to work with children
• Must be willing to work 1 weekend and evenings during week
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Job Title: Assistant General Manager

Reports to: General Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: Oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations including staffing, pool operations, cash management, customer service, retail and vending department, private party operations and workplace employee activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
2. Assists General Manager and department managers with fulfillment the daily tasks.
3. Manages the staff of GSS to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction.
4. Trains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS. Interacts with Deck Supervisors and Golden Teachers on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance and training.
5. Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff.
6. Provides direction in the retail and vending departments to ensure a proper mix of products and pricing is achieved.
7. Trains and oversees private party staff to ensure that the GSS standard operating procedures are being maintained.
8. Gains knowledge and experience in the Links software to achieve a high level of competence in bookings, class scheduling, reporting and administrative functions.
9. Gains a high level of knowledge and experience in the GSS pool operations necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary swim environment.
10. Initiates and oversees workplace employee activities ("Fun" Department) with the goal of achieving improved employee satisfaction.
11. 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.
12. Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field.
13. Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years management experience preferred. Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and first Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

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