Director of Aquatics Education

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Aquatics Education – Aqua-Tots Swim Schools (Mount Laurel, NJ)

About Us: At Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, our mission is clear: to be the BEST swim school and BEST employer. We believe swimming is an essential life-saving skill every child deserves to learn, and we're passionate about making that a reality through best-in-class instruction and a vibrant team culture.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Aquatics Manager who thrives on leadership, enjoys teaching swim lessons, and is dedicated to personal and professional growth.

Position Highlights:

• Annual Salary: $50,000 with annual raises
• Quarterly and Annual Bonuses: Up to $9,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with match
• Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO annually, plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Additional Perks: Educational assistance, personal enrichment programs, and family swim discounts

Work Schedule:

• 5-day workweek with a 9-hour daily schedule (includes 1-hour break)
• Required: Four weekdays plus Saturday or Sunday
• Typical shift patterns include:
• Saturday and one weekday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Two weekdays: 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
• One weekday: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
• Flexibility to accommodate business needs occasionally required

Training & Development:

• 3-6 months intensive training at the Horsham, PA location
• Regular ongoing professional development, including seminars and personalized training sessions
• Career progression based on demonstrated competency

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Preferred but not required Certifications: WSI, Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid, CPO
• Minimum 2 years' experience leading teams
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching swim lessons (preferably children)

Competencies:

• Leadership - Promotes the organization's mission and goals, and sets the direction for achieving them.
• Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Capable of developing others - Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Customer Focus - Keeps customer satisfaction a priority always! Takes quick, decisive action to address customer concerns and needs proactively.
• Development & Continual Learning - Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Self-Management - Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
• Influences Others - Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
• Attention to detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Builds teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Ethics & Integrity - Earns the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Results Focus & Initiative - Focuses on achieving results and desired outcomes, and identifies the best approaches to accomplish them. Gets the job done.

Reports To: General Manager

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• ·Staffing - hire, train, assess, coach, review, and hold the aquatic staff accountable
• Scheduling – schedule and conduct training of aquatic staff, coordinate with General Manager on monthly staff schedule, oversee instructor substitutions
• Assessing - create the assessment calendar of WSI Staff and execute assessments for development
• Teach at least two shifts per week
• Deck Supervision at least two shifts per week
• Meet weekly with the General Manager and complete assigned tasks
• Conduct Quarterly in-service meetings with the General Manager
• Ensure exceptional quality swim lessons along with hospitality and customer service
• Address customer concerns in a timely and effective manner
• Build relationships with families and staff
• Responsible for general pool maintenance, pool chemical safety and testing the water chemistry

If you are a dedicated professional passionate about aquatic instruction, customer service, and leadership, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and help us continue to create safe, confident swimmers and provide peace of mind for families.

Apply today and start making a difference with Aqua-Tots Swim Schools!

Want a sneak peek? Watch this video to learn more about what it's like to work at Aqua-Tots!

https://youtu.be/F3T0BDAEGVk?si=78xNWLGa0AlJw4KS

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools is the leader in swim instruction for children ages 4 months to 12 years, with locations in communities across the globe. Our vision is simple but powerful: to save lives by teaching children how to become safe and confident swimmers for life.
We are passionate about providing a family-friendly experience, a positive team culture, and a world-class swim education. Whether in the pool or at the front desk, every team member plays a key role in helping children gain life-saving skills and giving parents peace of mind.
If you're energetic, dependable, and love working with families and kids, Aqua-Tots is a place where you can grow, thrive, and make a lasting difference—one swimmer at a time.