Goldfish Swim School in Kenwood OH is looking for a highly motivated leader to join our fast paced and fun loving team. Applications for this position will be closed on 07/13/2026, position will be closed sooner if the right candidate is found, please apply asap if interested.
A successful candidate possesses the following characteristics:
-A passion for leading a team and working hard alongside them
-The ability to face conflict and come to fair resolution
-The ability to receive feedback and make important changes
-The ability to give feedback in a meaningful way
-Comfortable with on the spot problem solving
-Understands the importance of asking for help when it is needed
-Has the confidence to put things learned to use in high pressure decision making situations
Summary: Oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations including staffing, pool operations, cash management, customer service, retail and vending department, private party operations and workplace employee activities.
Benefits:
- 25-40 Hours/week
- Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
- Leadership opportunities
- BCBS PPO & HSA Health Insurance with options for Dental & Vision
- Accrued PTO from the Start
- Valuable work experience
- Increased social opportunities
- Future references/referrals
- $18/hr with regular increases and bonuses
- Paid training
- Weekly pay day- start this week, get paid next week!
- Free lessons for siblings or children
We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. If this mission sounds like something you could get behind, we want to hear from you!!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
- Assists General Manager and Assistant general manager with fulfillment the daily tasks
- Manages the staff and encourages high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction
- Trains and oversees the aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students.
- Gains knowledge and experience in the pool operations necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary swim environment.
- Initiates workplace employee engagement with the goal of achieving improved employee satisfaction.
- Provides direction in the retail and vending departments; also provides sales and marketing training to all qualified staff
- Works with staff on class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance & training.
- Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures for the facility and trains staff
- Advances through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
- Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members.
Job Qualifications and Skills
- Prior related leadership, management and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
- Trained in a Deck Supervisor role is preferred
- Problem solver and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable addressing conflict in the the workplace
- Flexible with schedule to meet the needs of the school
Goldfish Swim School Core Values:
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE.
We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, and TRUST.
We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!
We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool and tropical environment! We love our employees and reward hard work with shout out awards, gift cards, Lunch/Dinners and fun social events! We offer paid training and 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.
Job Title: Manager on Duty
Reports to: General Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Certificates and Licenses: Training available on site. Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
Key Words: Kids, Children, Child Care, Education, Instruction, Instructor, Teacher, Daycare, Fun Job, Part Time, Growth, Swim, School, Work with Kids, Customer Service, Receptionist, Flexible, Engaging, Early Education, Fun, Leadership, Entry Level, After School Job
Goldfish Swim School is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see goldfishswimschool.com
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of people supervisory experience do you have?
- What is the maximum number of employees you have supervised at any give time?
- Are you available to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 8pm and one weekend day per week?
- If hired, when are you available to start?
Work Location: In person
