Assistant Manager - Coralville, IA

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • Coralville, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibility for the site’s facility and operations. This leader uses drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to meet and exceed volume, revenue, and profitability goals, while leading by example on the front line alongside the team. The role combines administrative work with hands-on operational duties in an outdoor, fast-paced environment and offers opportunities for professional development and progression to higher-level management positions.

The Assistant Manager helps lead a team of 10–15 employees, promotes teamwork and a fun culture, and provides quality, friendly service to guests. The position includes assisting with employee training and development, limited administrative work, quick equipment checks, and maintaining a clean, organized facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms. The work may occur outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on company needs. Occasional driving for company business may be required, using a company, rental, or personal vehicle.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Quick problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for extended periods, up to 8–10 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, climbing, and crouching.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate car wash equipment, hoses, and controls.
• Visual acuity to monitor vehicle condition, equipment function, and safety compliance.
• Willingness and ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain.
• Ability to work around water, cleaning chemicals, noise, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respond quickly to safety or operational concerns in a noisy environment.
• Ability to perform duties safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Drug screen and background check required per state guidelines.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with company driving standards if driving for company business.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination and experience preferred.
• Restaurant management experience is ideal; related skill sets are described as easily transferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of 10–15 employees and foster a culture of teamwork and fun.
• Provide guests with an exceptional experience through quality, friendly service.
• Assist with limited administrative work and quick equipment checks.
• Assist with training and developing employees in every position.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms.
• Help achieve established volume, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as company needs require.
• Occasionally drive for company business when required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with the opportunity to earn weekly commission.
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance, with 35–45 hours per week.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Tidal Wave.
• PTO based on the company’s PTO policy.
• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to a 30-day waiting period.
• Eligibility for a 401(k), subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for life insurance, short- and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accidental coverage, subject to a 90-day waiting period.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed