Aquatics Specialist
Full Time • Phoenix
Aquatics Specialist
-Trains, oversees, coaches, and develops the aquatics department staff to ensure the highest level of swim instruction and swim lesson quality
-Directing and controlling the daily operations to ensure the pool deck is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
-Understand and manage the mechanical equipment in our pump room, including the cadence for maintenance plans
-Trains, oversees, coaches, and develops the aquatics department staff to ensure the highest level of swim instruction and swim lesson quality
-Directing and controlling the daily operations to ensure the pool deck is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
-Understand and manage the mechanical equipment in our pump room, including the cadence for maintenance plans
-Manages the staff to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction
-Interacts with all aquatic department staff on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, and customer service
-Directs and controls daily operations to ensure the organization is running according to basic standard operating procedures
-Assists the General Manager and department managers fulfill all daily tasks
-Directs, trains, and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures pertaining to the facility and EAP
-Maintains a safe and sanitary swim environment through proper mechanical room maintenance
-Troubleshoots the mechanical room as necessary
-Certifies staff to become Shallow Water Lifeguards through Ellis and Associates after obtaining Lifeguard Instructor certification in-house through company
-Lesson plans and facilitates monthly inservice meetings and workshops
-Understand and manage the mechanical equipment in our pump room, including the cadence for maintenance plans
-Testing pool chemicals and recording information appropriately for audit, monitoring pool chemicals for trends that might be indicative of a mechanical issue in the pump room - this includes recording all chems in Pool Shark
-Providing support to the management team to plan team events and in-service material
-Communicating with teammates so that everyone on the team feels confident in their understanding of our goals and how those goals will be met. Setting expectations for the team and holding each team member accountable
-Providing one-on-one coaching as needed to ensure that our swim instructors are providing exceptional lesson quality to our swimmers and their families
-Maintaining the cleanliness of the pool deck and the condition of our teaching tools.
-Working with the management team
-Understand and manage the mechanical equipment in our pump room, including the cadence for maintenance plans
-Testing pool chemicals and recording information appropriately for audit, monitoring pool chemicals for trends that might be indicative of a mechanical issue in the pump room - this includes recording all chems in Pool Shark
-Providing support to the management team to plan team events and in-service material
-Communicating with teammates so that everyone on the team feels confident in their understanding of our goals and how those goals will be met. Setting expectations for the team and holding each team member accountable
-Providing one-on-one coaching as needed to ensure that our swim instructors are providing exceptional lesson quality to our swimmers and their families
-Maintaining the cleanliness of the pool deck and the condition of our teaching tools.
-Working with the management team
*This role oversees swim lesson quality and therefore works afternoon to evenings, as well as weekends, when our lessons are scheduled.
Education/Experience: High school diploma/GED required but bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Minimum one year management experience required. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider is a bonus.
Certificates and Licenses:LGI Certified thru Ellis and Associates, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Ellis and Associates Shallow Water Lifeguard required but included through job training
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity on the pool deck. Noise level is usually moderate.
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.
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Paid Training
We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.
Flexible Schedules
Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!
All Are Welcome
At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.
Make Waves...In Your Community
Our team members are literal life-savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!
Make Waves...In Your Career
Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!
High Fives & Tropical Vibes!
We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!
Going for Gold!
We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.
Grow with Goldfish
There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!