General Manager

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

A General Manager is responsible for ensuring the success of our swim lessons by training, managing and motivating a successful team, coordinating and reviewing class schedules and ensuring you have a school that's set up for success at every lesson. You'll guide new team members and families through their first days at Goldfish and be there to support them as they progress in our program and in life.

Perks and Benefits:

• Base pay of $65,000 annually
• Quarterly bonus structure up to $1,500 per quarter based on set goals and metrics
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k program with employer matching
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Vacation Days
• Monthly phone stipend
• Company issued laptop for business use
• Paid training and lifeguard certification
• Free swim lessons for children and siblings
• Culture driven company who practices our core values as much as we practice our swim skills

Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to:

• Provide a positive staff culture from day 1 and offering open, honest communication in a positive and nurturing environment
• Train a team who provides the same quality work as you and doing quality work yourself by representing Goldfish Swim School's core values
• Do the right things, making the right decisions and treating people with integrity, compassion and trust
• Understand and lead the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to Goldfish Swim School's standard operating procedures
• Provide training to staff and stay on track with enrollment goals and any subsequent goals intended to measure success
• Gain high level competency in class bookings, scheduling, reporting and administrative functions as well as the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, swim lesson quality standards and safety standards

You might be the right fit if:

• Working in a fun environment with children, families and people of all ages fuels your passion
• You are a coach mentality and leading teams if your thing - it's the core of what we do
• Providing member services and seeing those people leave happy excites you

We provide thorough training and operational support, but here are the skills we're looking for:

• 7+ years of leadership experience and a passion for coaching young adults in the early stages of employment
• Sales and/or membership sales and retention skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, conflict resolution skills and someone adept at leading and holding others accountable
• Problem solving skills, understanding of decision making and what's best for both the business and the customer
• Ability to direct and oversee the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures for the school
• This position maintains a set schedule Saturday-Wednesday (closed Thursday/Friday)

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Goldfish Swim School strives to make a difference. As a company, we're committed to:

• Making a global difference by partnering with the USA Swimming Foundation, the Make A Wish Foundation and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance to support children across the country in learning how to swim and to be part of something bigger than ourselves
• Giving back to our local communities by going out and educating those outside our school on the importance of water safety and the science of swimplay and by supporting our local family programs.
• Making a change within our own four walls. We know that the real change starts with what we do every day and we're passionate about doing our part to contribute to the prevention of accidental drowning, the #1 cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4
• Building a team that cares about the culture we've built at Goldfish Swim School just as much as we do.

At Goldfish Swim School - Lake Ridge, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are behind every decision we make, both in water and in life. That includes the commitment to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust. We're dedicated to building a team who is diverse in background, identity, perspective, culture and experience. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are. If you think you can see yourself as part of the GOLDEN Experience, we encourage you to continue and apply!

Compensation: $65,000.00 per year


Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There's more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There's something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It's passion Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming...it's a special passion for changing - even saving - lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You're also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it's more than a job - it's an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life's accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.