Management Trainee Aquatics
Goldfish Swim School - Carmel
Management Trainee Aquatics
Part Time • Goldfish Swim School - Carmel
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Job Title: Management Trainee - Aquatics
Reports to: General Manager
FLSA Status: Part time, Non-Exempt
Summary: The Management Trainee – Aquatics is an entry point into Goldfish Swim School's Manager Development Program, built for talented instructors and aquatics professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. In this role, you will work alongside the AGM-Aquatics and General Manager to develop the leadership and operational skills needed to oversee deck operations, support instructor development, and uphold the highest standards of swimmer safety and progress. This is a hands-on learning experience designed to grow you into a Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keep lessons running on time, on brand, and at the highest level of quality every single shift.
- Observe instructors during lessons and learn to deliver specific, constructive coaching feedback that supports skill development and accurate swim evaluations.
- Assist with monitoring attendance and performance data, flagging patterns or concerns to the AGM – Aquatics so adjustments can be made proactively.
- Help communicate pre-shift expectations to Instructors, Lifeguards, and Deck Supervisors as directed by the AGM or GM.
- Guide every new hire from their first day through completed training, so they feel supported and set up for success from the start.
- Learn and actively reinforce the school's safety culture on deck — understanding the procedures, mindset, and standards expected of every team member, as guided by the AGM – Aquatics.
- Become familiar with the Emergency Action Plan and support EAP training efforts so all staff can execute safety procedures confidently — working toward the ability to lead these trainings independently.
- Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned shifts under the direction of the AGM – Aquatics or GM, supporting pool deck, front desk, and facilities operations and ensuring every area is running at the Goldfish standard.
What We’re Looking For:
- 0–1 years of experience in aquatics or youth programming.
- A natural coach who gives feedback early, often, and constructively.
- Comfortable with digital tools and picking up new systems quickly.
- A safety-first mindset with the ability to lead a team calmly under pressure.
- Required to obtain a Lifeguard Certification through Goldfish Swim School, if not already.
- Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.
What Success Looks Like:
- Families feel welcomed and cared for from their very first interaction.
- The Deck Staff is supported, coached, and set up to succeed each shift.
- Level progression for students.
- The school feels clean, organized, and lessons run smoothly every day.
Our Culture: At Goldfish Swim School, we believe every child deserves to be safe in and around water. Our team is passionate, people-first, and committed to a golden experience every day. The Management Trainee - Aquatics is a key part of making that happen, from the first lesson, to the first level up, and beyond.
Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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!