Deck Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School•Lakeville, MN

About The Position

The Deck Supervisor is a part-time, non-exempt shift leadership role reporting to the Assistant Manager - Aquatics. This role oversees lesson operations, leads and develops the deck team, and helps ensure a safe, consistent, high-quality experience for students and families. The supervisor prepares the deck, keeps lessons on schedule, coaches employees, communicates with families about student progress, and supports facility standards and staffing needs. The role may also involve substituting as a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard when needed. Goldfish Swim School describes its team as people-first and passionate about helping children learn to swim safely. The Deck Supervisor helps put the school’s service standards and mission into practice through daily leadership, communication, and mentorship. Each Goldfish Swim School is independently owned and operated, and the franchisee sets wages, benefit programs, and employment terms, which may vary by location.

Requirements

Current Lifeguard certification, which must remain active.
Current CPR certification, which must remain active.
Current First Aid certification, which must remain active.
Current AED certification, which must remain active.
Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Ability to communicate clearly, coach team members, and make decisions quickly under pressure.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare the deck and lead pre-shift and post-shift meetings.
Oversee the shift and keep lessons running on time and on brand.
Coach Swim Instructors, Deck Assistants, and Lifeguards through observation and 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 evaluations of Swim Instructors and provide actionable feedback.
Coordinate facility cleanliness tasks and maintain pool environment standards during the shift.
Help arrange coverage for absent team members.
Substitute as a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard when needed.
Identify areas for improvement and help implement corrective action through training.