Customer Care Associate

Safesplash; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Daily Pay available

Flexible Hours

Free Swim Lessons for immediate family

Career Growth

Health Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Paid time off (30+ hours per week)

Wealth Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Job summary

Safesplash is seeking a Customer Care Associate to be the welcoming face of our swim school. You will support front desk operations, handle inquiries, tours, and enrollment follow-ups, and help with daily routines to ensure a smooth experience for families.

You will engage with parents, manage scheduling and billing questions, and collaborate with instructors to maintain a high-energy, safe environment for children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in and around water with children and parents.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Lifeguard certification and swim experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to families at the front desk and handle inquiries.
• Support lead conversion through tours, trial lessons, and enrollment follow-ups.
• Maintain attendance records and assist with scheduling and billing questions.
• Assist with facility cleanliness and daily opening/closing procedures.
• Collaborate with instructors and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Address and de-escalate customer issues with empathy and speed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

People skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences for families while supporting life-saving swimming education? The Customer Care Associate is the welcoming face of our swim school, providing exceptional service, supporting lead conversion and retention, and ensuring smooth front desk operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-energy, child-focused environment, values teamwork, and enjoys building positive relationships with customers. If you are excited about giving back to the community and making a lasting impact on children's lives, then SafeSplash is the place for you!

Benefits

• Paid Training

• Daily Pay available

• SafeSplash® Brands Curriculum Certification

• Flexible Hours

• Free Swim Lessons for immediate family of employees

• Career Growth

• Health Benefits (30+ hours per week)

• Paid time off (30+ hours per week)

• Wealth Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Responsibilities

Operations

• Perform administrative duties including Terms & Conditions processing, aged accounts follow-up, and attendance tracking (via iClassPro or equivalent system).

• Answer all incoming phone calls within three rings and return messages in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate and timely student attendance records, ensuring smooth class operations.

• Assist with facility cleanliness: lobby, observation area, restrooms, and front desk.

• Support daily opening and closing procedures to ensure readiness for customers.

Sales

• Support lead conversion efforts through tours, trial lessons, and enrollment follow-ups.

• Execute retention activities including re-enrollment calls, check-ins with dropped students, and parent outreach.

• Manage in-school customer requests, including schedule changes, account updates, and billing questions.

Customer

• Provide a warm and professional welcome to all customers, greeting them by name with high energy.

• Handle greetings and goodbyes to ensure every family feels appreciated.

• Conduct school tours, explaining programs and emphasizing the value of lessons.

• Respond to customer inquiries (in person, by phone, and email) with accuracy, enthusiasm, and empathy.

• Address and de-escalate customer issues promptly, finding solutions that strengthen relationships.

• Proactively engage with parents about their child’s progress and upcoming opportunities.

Employee

• Collaborate with instructors and managers to ensure smooth operations.

• Support a safety-focused culture by adhering to all brand and facility standards.

• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to continually improve service.

Job Type

• Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends required

• 10+ hours a week (seasonality can impact this)

• Work Location: On-site

• Reports to School Leadership

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while being agile and taking initiative

• Comfortable working in and around water, with children and parents.

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and be on your feet for long periods

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within 30 days of hire (training available)

• Lifeguard certification is preferred

• Prior swim experience is preferred

Sunday (9:00AM-1:30PM) -Tuesday (4:00PM-8:00PM) required