Deck Supervisor: Lead Coach for Seamless Swim Lessons

Goldfish Swim School; Glen Oaks (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in the United States is seeking a Deck Supervisor to lead the pool deck during lessons, coach the team, and ensure every student and family has a golden experience with each visit.

In this part-time, non-exempt position, you’ll manage lesson flow, provide timely feedback, handle shift coverage, and uphold safety standards while fostering a supportive, coach-first culture on the deck.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required and must remain active.
• Background in youth sports coaching, camp leadership, or teaching is a plus.
• A natural coach who gives feedback early, often, and with intention.
• Calm under pressure and able to make decisions quickly when it matters.
• Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, chlorine; noise level usually moderate.

Responsibilities

• Own the shift from start to finish - prepare the deck, lead pre-shift and post-shift meetings, and keep lessons running on time and on brand.
• Coach Swim Instructors, Deck Assistants, and Lifeguards through direct observation and honest, specific feedback that drives real improvement.
• Interact with parents and guardians at the end of every lesson to discuss student progress and act as a GSS ambassador who ensures member satisfaction.
• Complete daily Deck Supervisor logs and monitor student attendance on assigned shifts.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of Swim Instructors and provide actionable feedback.
• Coordinate facility cleanliness tasks and ensure the pool environment meets our standards throughout the shift.
• Help arrange coverage for absent team members to keep shifts running smoothly.
• Step in as a substitute Swim Instructor or Lifeguard when needed.
• Identify areas for improvement and help implement corrective action through training.

Skills

Lifeguard

CPR

First Aid

AED

Coaching

Job description

Goldfish Swim School in the United States is seeking a Deck Supervisor to lead the pool deck during lessons, coach the team, and ensure every student and family has a golden experience with each visit.

In this part-time, non-exempt position, you’ll manage lesson flow, provide timely feedback, handle shift coverage, and uphold safety standards while fostering a supportive, coach-first culture on the deck.