Deck Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale, Eagan, and Lakeville • Lakeville, MN

2d • $16 - $20

About The Position

The Deck Supervisor is a part-time, non-exempt shift leadership role responsible for overseeing lesson operations, leading and developing the deck team, and ensuring a positive, consistent experience for students and families. The supervisor prepares the deck, keeps lessons on schedule and on brand, coaches staff, communicates with families about student progress, and helps maintain a clean and safe pool environment. The role may also involve filling in as a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard when needed.

Success in this role means shifts are prepared and run smoothly, team members understand expectations and receive support, families receive proactive communication, and instructors deliver quality lessons that help students progress. The position requires evening and weekend availability and involves regular exposure to heat, humidity, and chlorine; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications that remain active.
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
• Ability to provide intentional feedback and coach team members.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make timely decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Background in youth sports coaching, camp leadership, or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the deck and lead pre-shift and post-shift meetings; keep lessons running on time and on brand.
• Coach Swim Instructors, Deck Assistants, and Lifeguards through direct observation and clear, specific feedback.
• Speak with parents and guardians after lessons about student progress and support member satisfaction.
• Complete daily Deck Supervisor logs and monitor student attendance on assigned shifts.
• Conduct periodic Swim Instructor evaluations and provide actionable feedback.
• Coordinate facility-cleanliness tasks and ensure pool conditions meet standards throughout the shift.
• Help arrange coverage for absent team members.
• Substitute as a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard when needed.
• Identify improvement opportunities and help implement corrective action through training.

What This Job Offers

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