Management Trainee Aquatics
About The Position
The Management Trainee – Aquatics is an entry point into Goldfish Swim School’s Manager Development Program for instructors and aquatics professionals ready to develop their leadership and operational skills. Working alongside the AGM-Aquatics and General Manager, the trainee learns to oversee deck operations, support instructor development, and uphold standards for swimmer safety and progress. This hands-on learning experience is designed to prepare the trainee to become a Manager. Success in the role includes helping families feel welcomed and cared for, supporting and coaching deck staff each shift, helping students progress through levels, and ensuring the school is clean and organized and lessons run smoothly. Goldfish Swim School describes its culture as passionate, people-first, and committed to providing a golden experience while keeping children safe in and around water.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of experience in aquatics or youth programming.
- Ability to give feedback early, often, and constructively.
- Comfort with digital tools and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A safety-first mindset and ability to lead a team calmly under pressure.
- Must obtain a Lifeguard Certification through Goldfish Swim School if not already certified.
- Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
- Keep lessons running on time, on brand, and at a high level of quality each shift.
- Observe instructors during lessons and learn to provide specific, constructive coaching feedback that supports skill development and accurate swim evaluations.
- Assist with monitoring attendance and performance data, and flag patterns or concerns to the AGM – Aquatics.
- Help communicate pre-shift expectations to Instructors, Lifeguards, and Deck Supervisors as directed by the AGM or GM.
- Guide new hires from their first day through completion of training, supporting their success.
- Learn and reinforce the school’s deck safety culture, including its procedures, mindset, and standards, as guided by the AGM – Aquatics.
- Become familiar with the Emergency Action Plan and support EAP training, working toward leading trainings independently.
- Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned shifts under the direction of the AGM – Aquatics or GM, supporting pool deck, front desk, and facilities operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
