Aquatics Manager
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Aquatics Manager – Charleston Swim School
Position Type: Full-Time; Hybrid
Location: Charleston
Location: Charleston
Reports To: CEO
About Us
Charleston Swim School is dedicated to creating confident, capable swimmers in a supportive, safe, and fun environment. Our team believes in teaching with heart, empowering children, and delivering exceptional experiences to every family who walks through our doors.
Position Overview
The Assistant Teacher Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting our team of swim teachers to ensure consistently high-quality lessons, strong customer satisfaction, and a positive, growth-oriented work culture. This role combines leadership, coaching, scheduling oversight, and hands-on operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Teacher Leadership & Development
- Recruit, hire, and onboard new swim teachers.
- Provide ongoing training, skill development, and in-water coaching.
- Conduct regular observations and performance evaluations.
- Create advancement pathways, badges, or level-ups to help teachers grow.
- Maintain a positive, encouraging team culture.
Scheduling & Operations
- Build and manage weekly teacher schedules to align with class needs.
- Ensure proper class coverage, ratios, and teacher certifications.
- Coordinate substitutes and last-minute schedule adjustments.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.
Quality Control & Customer Experience
- Ensure all teachers deliver consistent, high-quality lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Address parent feedback regarding teacher performance with professionalism and care.
- Support curriculum implementation and updates.
- Monitor safety protocols and ensure staff compliance.
- Stay on top of teacher certifications, including but not limited to Safe Sport, Lifeguard (if applicable), and CPR/First Aid.
Communication & Team Engagement
- Lead regular staff meetings, trainings, and seasonal workshops.
- Celebrate teacher achievements and milestones.
- Support a positive, inclusive environment where teachers feel valued and empowered.
Teach Swim Lessons
- Teach swim lessons and deliver the highest-quality instruction.
Qualifications & Desired Experience
- 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience (swim school or childcare preferred).
- Strong swimming knowledge; teacher experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and build strong team relationships.
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing schedules and operations.
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hiring).
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development.
- Meaningful work that impacts children, families, and the community.
Flexible work from home options available.