Deck Supervisor: Lead Coach for Swim Lessons

Goldfish Swim School; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Deck Supervisor to lead swim lessons, coach instructors, and ensure a smooth daily operation on the pool deck. You’ll guide the team, manage logs, and maintain safety and quality standards with a customer-focused mindset.

The role requires evening and weekend availability and involves overseeing staff, coordinating duties, and delivering feedback to promote growth and exceptional family experiences.

Qualifications

• Current lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required and active.
• Experience in youth sports coaching, camp leadership, or teaching is a plus.
• Natural coach who gives feedback early, often, and with intention.
• Calm under pressure and able to make quick decisions when it matters.
• Available for evening and weekend shifts.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, and chlorine; noise level moderate.

Responsibilities

• Own the shift from start to finish; prepare the deck and lead pre- and post-shift meetings.
• Coach Swim Instructors, Deck Assistants, and Lifeguards through observation and feedback.
• Interact with parents to discuss progress and act as a Goldfish Swim School ambassador.
• Complete daily Deck Supervisor logs and monitor attendance on shifts.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of instructors and provide actionable feedback.
• Coordinate facility cleanliness and ensure pool standards throughout the shift.
• Arrange coverage for absent team members and step in as needed.
• Identify improvements and implement corrective action through training.

Skills

Lifeguard certificate

CPR/AED certified

First Aid trained

Coaching/leadership

Communication

Job description

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Deck Supervisor to lead swim lessons, coach instructors, and ensure a smooth daily operation on the pool deck. You’ll guide the team, manage logs, and maintain safety and quality standards with a customer-focused mindset.

The role requires evening and weekend availability and involves overseeing staff, coordinating duties, and delivering feedback to promote growth and exceptional family experiences.