Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? We are seeking a dynamic 
and passionate Assistant Manager to support the leadership of a diverse team, oversee 4-wall swim 
school operations, and drive sales growth through enrollment while maintaining profitability. In this 
role, you will support the General Manager in expanding aquatics programs, ensure a safe and 
clean environment, deliver a world-class customer experience, and engage the local community 
effectively. This role will be crucial in growing our brand locally. If you are excited about giving back 
to the community and making a lasting impact on children's lives, then SafeSplash is the place for 
you!
Responsibilities:
Operations
• Operations Support: Assist in instructing, deck management and front desk duties to 
ensure efficient and effective operations. 
• Class Scheduling: Effectively manage scheduling and staffing levels to meet business 
demands and class mix.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Assist in ensuring all operations comply with local, 
state, and federal regulations, including safety standards, health codes, and employment 
law.
• Facilities: Assist in the opening and closing of the facility and ensure proper processes and 
procedures are completed in the interior, exterior, pool and pump room to ensure 
cleanliness, safety and operational standards.
• Safety: Promote a safety culture for our team, students, and parents by consistently 
executing the quality assurance and brand standards and responding accordingly.
Business Acumen
• Reporting: Assist General Manager in pulling reports to manage swim school’s 
performance with enrollment, revenue, customer experience and retention and profitability. 
Employee
• Hiring & Staffing: Manage recruitment, post jobs, interview, and oversee onboarding to 
integrate new employees while also effectively planning succession.
• Training & Development: Provide initial training for new staff and ongoing education and 
development for all team members to enhance skills and stay current with standards.
• Staff Scheduling: Manage staff scheduling from finding substitutions, adding and removing 
classes and communicating to customers of scheduling changes.
September 2025
• Team Management: Supervise instructors and lifeguards to ensure high-quality lessons 
and adherence to safety and brand standards.
• Retention-Focused: Foster an inclusive and positive workplace culture through teambuilding activities, recognition, and growth opportunities.
• Culture of Performance: Provide employees with ongoing coaching, feedback, and 
support to foster continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Direct Reports: This role will have direct reports. 
Customer
• Customer Experience: Deliver a world-class experience by addressing customer inquiries, 
ensuring timely follow-ups, and maintaining high satisfaction scores (NPS).
• Customer Retention: Execute strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention, 
including proactive communication with parents about their child’s progress.
• Customer Follow-Up: Respond to customer requests effectively and promptly, as well as 
feedback from social platforms.
• Customer Reviews: Assist in obtaining customer feedback and reviews on platforms like 
Google, Yelp, and local landing pages to boost enrollment and SEO engagement.
Marketing 
• Local Marketing: Assist in local marketing initiatives to promote programs and increase 
community involvement.
• Social Media: Assist with creating and managing social media platforms to engage with 
customers and drive interest in the swim school.
• Community Relations: Partner with the General Manager to strengthen relationships with 
local businesses and organizations, enhancing community visibility. 
Job Type 
• Full-time
• Pay: Based on experience, location and volume impacts
• Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends required
• 30+ hours a week (typically 40 hours a week; seasonality can impact this)
• Work Location: On-site
Requirements
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience (services, aquatics, education, or 
related field preferred)
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while being agile and taking initiative
• Comfortable working around water and interacting with children and parents.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and be on your feet for long periods
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within 30 days of hire (training available)
• Lifeguard certification is preferred