Deck Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Future references/referrals

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Houston, Texas is seeking a Deck Supervisor to manage pool shifts, supervise on-deck employees, and interact with students and parents. The role includes conducting pre-shift meetings, maintaining pool safety, and providing leadership to staff.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience as a swim instructor and possesses essential certifications including Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid. This position offers great pay and valuable work experience.

Qualifications

• Must pass background examinations.
• Two or more years as a swim instructor required.
• Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach or teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and feedback to instructors.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings.
• Maintains appropriate levels of chemicals for the pool.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a swim instructor

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

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.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children


• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills


• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

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.

Benefits

• Company parties


• Employee discounts


• Training & development

Benefits

• Leadership roles


• Flexible hours


• Great pay


• Valuable work experience


• Increased social opportunities


• Future references/referrals