Assistant General Manager

Goldfish Swim School•Glendale, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations, including staffing, cash management, customer service, retail and vending department, birthday party operations, and workplace employee activities. The role is part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact by teaching children to swim, fostering a positive and extraordinary environment with vibrant colors and a tropical theme. The company emphasizes passion for kids and swimming, aiming to change and save lives. Employees are considered integral to a mission-driven team, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and personal growth, guided by core values such as creating a GOLDEN Experience, providing WOW! Customer Service, acting with Integrity, Compassion, and Trust, achieving Extraordinary Results, and remembering to Celebrate life's accomplishments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required.
Lifeguard, CPR/AED and first Aid certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
Two or more years management experience preferred.
Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.
Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
Helps the General Manager and department managers fulfill all daily tasks.
Manages the staff of GSS to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction.
Interacts with the Deck Supervisors and Golden Teachers on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance and training.
Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff.
Provides direction in the retail and vending departments to ensure a proper mix of products and pricing is achieved.
Trains and oversees private party staff to ensure that the GSS standard operating procedures are being maintained.
Gains knowledge and experience in all technology platforms to achieve a high level of competence in bookings, class scheduling, reporting and administrative functions.
Gains a high level of knowledge and experience in the GSS pool operations to ensure understanding and satisfaction of Goldfish members.
Initiates and oversees workplace culture and employee interaction.
Maintains a high level of employee satisfaction.
Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility, and trains all current staff on the GSS EAP.
Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field.