Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Description - Assistant General Manager
Goldfish Swim School is the fastest-growing national learn-to-swim program across the country. We are currently offering an exceptional management opportunity with boundless career and professional growth pathways as our expansion across the vibrant landscape of New York continues. Join our team to embark on an exciting journey of personal and professional development!
Why Join Goldfish Swim Schools? At Goldfish Swim Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where children develop essential life skills and water confidence. As Assistant General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our swim school operations. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture that values your contributions.
See our video on the Goldfish Experience: https://youtu.be/TZTVvr5AgIA
As Assistant General Manager, you will assist in overseeing daily operations at our Yonkers location, supporting a team of staff including swim instructors, lifeguards, and customer service representatives. Your responsibilities will include maintaining facility standards, assisting with marketing efforts, and promoting our core values to enhance customer satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations according to Goldfish Swim School standards.
• Support and coach staff to deliver high-quality swim instruction and facilitate optimal performance.
• Collaborate with Deck Supervisors on class scheduling, customer service, and staff training.
• Provide training and guidance in sales and marketing initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining retail and vending operations.
• Support private party operations to ensure adherence to operational procedures.
• Familiarize yourself with scheduling and administrative software to optimize facility operations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary swim environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Participate in employee engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Support implementation of Emergency Action Plans and safety procedures.

Job Qualifications and Skills:
Required:

• College degree preferred.
• 3 years of leadership experience at the supervisory level.
• Problem solver and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and sales tracking.
• Experience with payroll systems and employee scheduling software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
• Passion for customer service and a commitment to upholding Goldfish Swim Schools' core values (Integrity, Compassion, Trust, Accountability, and Fun).
• Some evenings until 8pm (~3/week) and one weekend day per week (5 hour shift, done by 2pm).
• Must pass background examinations (included with training).
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, or aquatics instructor/supervisor is preferred. Ability to work with children
• Strong aquatics background, including instruction and lifeguard experience is desired
• Experience hiring, managing, and training teams
• Business experience in membership sales is ideal
• Experience with payroll systems and employee scheduling software
• Experience with maintenance of pool equipment and pool sanitation systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
  
  

Goldfish Swim School – Yonkers is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see: www.goldfishswimschool.com
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Starting Pay Rate: $50,000-$65,000
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $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.