Deck Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School - Colonie; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Colonie seeks a Deck Supervisor to manage shift operations, supervise on-deck staff, and maintain a safe, engaging pool environment for students and parents. You’ll ensure curriculum delivery, staff discipline, and daily prep.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with managers to keep lessons running smoothly and guests satisfied. Eligible for training, advancement, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Two or more years as a swim instructor required.
• Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or teacher preferred.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, discipline and constructive feedback to instructors and deck teachers to ensure quality delivery of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and prepares the deck for the shift.
• Conducts periodic evaluations of instructors and deck teachers.
• Interacts with parents/guardians to discuss student progress.
• Acts as a GSS "ambassador" to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Completes daily Deck Supervisor logs on assigned shift and monitors the students’ attendance.
• Coordinates tasks required to ensure the cleanliness of the pool facility.
• Arranges for replacements for absent employees.
• Maintains the appropriate levels of chemicals for the pool environment.
• Acts as substitute swim instructor when necessary.
• Suggests areas for improvement and implements corrective action through in-services or other training.
• Participates in training/in-services as required.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two+ years swim instruction

College degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Free food & snacks


• Free uniforms

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.

Benefits:

• Leadership roles


• Flexible hours


• Great pay


• Valuable work experience


• Increased social opportunities


• Future references/referrals

Requirements:

• Ability to work with children


• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills


• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Job Title

Deck Supervisor

Reports to

General Manager/Assistant General Manager/Pool Operations Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Manages assigned shift including supervision of on-deck employees, maintenance of pool environment and interaction with students and parents/guardians. Exhibits expert-level knowledge of all levels of the GSS curriculum. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of GSS management policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership, discipline and constructive feedback to instructors and deck teachers to ensure quality delivery of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.


2. Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and prepares the deck for the shift.


3. Conducts periodic evaluations of instructors and deck teachers.


4. Interacts with parents/guardians to discuss student progress.


5. Acts as a GSS "ambassador" to ensure customer satisfaction.


6. Completes daily Deck Supervisor logs on assigned shift and monitors the students’ attendance.


7. Coordinates tasks required to ensure the cleanliness of the pool facility.


8. Arranges for replacements for absent employees.


9. Maintains the appropriate levels of chemicals for the pool environment.


10. Acts as substitute swim instructor when necessary.


11. Suggests areas for improvement and implements corrective action through in-services or other training.


12. Participates in training/in-services as required.


13. Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Two or more years as a swim instructor required. Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or teacher preferred. College degree preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.

Work Environment

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