Overview
Our team is on a mission to create a safe, fun, and encouraging environment where kids not only learn to swim - they thrive! As a swim instructor, you'll be the heart of the experience: teaching life-saving water safety skills while having a blast and making memories that last a lifetime.
We've earned top employer awards nationwide, and it's all thanks to our amazing team members. Ready to dive in?
Why You'll Love It Here:
Get Paid to Have Fun - Seriously. Play games, cheer on kids, and splash around while teaching life skills.No Experience? No Problem! - We offer paid, hands-on training so you feel confident from day one.Join a Crew That Feels Like Family - We're big on team bonding, celebrating wins, and supporting one another. Build Your Skills - Communication, leadership, time management - you'll sharpen them all here.Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing:
Training with an experienced mentor to learn our proven swim instruction methodsTeaching weekly lessons and cheering on student milestonesCreating positive, trusting relationships with students and parentsKeeping safety a top priority for everyone in and around the poolGetting your steps in! This is an active, on-your-feet (and in-the-pool) roleTeaching classes for kids of all ages, from 6 months to 12 years - every age group brings new energy!Your Schedule:
Set shifts that include evenings and weekends Great hours for students and part-timersOpportunities to pick up more hours as you grow with us!Qualifications
What It Takes:
Must love working with kids and bringing positive energyReliable, safety-minded, and professional with great communication skillsAbility to work evenings and weekends on a set scheduleComfortable in the water and active on your feet Previous teaching or swim experience a plus, but not required - we provide paid training! Read LessOverview
Are you a talented leader with a caring heart? Are you looking for a career that is FUN, FULFILLING and REWARDING? If you have managerial experience, love kids and love the water, join our management team at one of our award-winning swim schools.
We are seeking a General Manager who will enjoy FULL and ACTIVE days, spent working both in and out of the pool, constantly interacting with children, families, and coworkers. Aquatic experience isn't necessary since we provide comprehensive training. This is an opportunity to love your job where you will be creating exceptional experiences for kids, customers and employees.
Charlotte Swim Academy’s investment in your career growth includes active participation in a formal professional development program. During your first year of employment, you will attend weekly meetings with key business leaders at your location centered around employee management and development, business growth and more!
Charlotte Swim Academy, a proud partner brand of Emler Swim and Gym, is an industry leader, and our employees are supported with great benefits. Our employer awards include Top 100 Places to Work, and Best Places to Work (year after year)!
Is this you?
You thrive in an active role, spending each day both in and out of the pool, fully engaged with customers and coworkers.
You have a passion for inspiring and developing strong teams.
You enjoy fast-track industry training to hone your skills for executing and managing school activities and responsibilities.
You're a creative team player who likes to work hard and have fun.
You love kids!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Include:
Hiring, coaching, leading and inspiring a team - both in aquatics and customer service.
Drive exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction! Lead by example, working front-line shifts and through team enhancement and development.
Calmly, positively and proactively respond to challenges.
Maintain a clean and safe facility.
Master our teaching curriculum and customer service practices.
Create a caring, fun, friendly and effective work environment!
Create and manage schedules and lead regular team meetings
Manage employee engagement and retention.
Develop your operations team to be industry leaders.
Directly manage key performance indicators to ensure the location is operating efficiently and effectively.
Manage and operate a profitable business.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Undergraduate College degree (5 years of relevant leadership/work experience may be considered)
2-3 years of management experience (supervising a department/division/site/team)
Proven success in leading, motivating, and empowering a team
A genuine love for teaching children
Ability to recognize problems and resolve them on the spot
Excellent customer service skills - it must be natural for you to want to say "yes!"
Ability to set goals, create plans and convert plans into action
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Be the Smile That Starts the Splash!
Looking for a job where you get to connect with kids and their families, make a difference every day, and work with a fun, energetic team? You have found it! Join our team as a Front Desk Associate and help create a warm, welcoming environment for young swimmers and their grown-ups.
As the friendly face of our swim school, you will be guiding parents through lesson enrollments, supporting swim instructors, and helping kids feel excited every time they walk in. If you are an outgoing, organized communicator who loves working with people - this role is for you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
You're the MVP - As the first person families see when they enter the building, you set the tone for their whole experience. Grow your skills - Get paid training from day one and ongoing support to grow in customer service, leadership, and communication. A place where fun meets purpose - You will work with a passionate team dedicated to helping kids learn life-saving skills in a safe and upbeat environment.Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing:
Greeting customers with a smile and helping them feel at homeManaging student enrollments, processing payments, and keeping things organizedAnswering questions and supporting parents with lesson schedules and registrationsLearning our swim curriculum so you can confidently guide families through the processUsing creativity and empathy to solve customer challenges with a can-do attitude Working a consistent schedule that includes evenings and weekendsStaying active on the job - think of it as your gym replacement! You will be on your feet, moving, and occasionally lifting merchandise or equipmentYour Schedule:
Set shifts that include evenings and weekendsGreat hours for students and part-timersWant extra hours or variety in your day? You will get priority for extra shifts if you are open to cross-training as a swim instructor!Qualifications
Quick Check: You'll Shine If You...
Love greeting people with a smile and positive energyCan chat easily with kids and parentsStay organized even when things get busyEnjoy working with a team and pitching in wherever neededAre dependable and ready to stick to a set schedule Don't mind being active on your feet throughout your shift Read Less