Aquatics Manager

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Free uniforms

We are excited to extend the British Swim School presence in the Northwest Chicagoland area (Buffalo Grove - Mundelein - Lake Zurich - Wheeling). A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community to ensure “survival of the littlest”.

Target opening date is late April 2026 (exact location TBD) with this position hired and onboarded in mid-March. Required training (paid for): ~40 hours of online training + in-person (hours & travel paid for).

Initially part-time, hourly to start, the position has potential for conversion to full-time with growth.

We are looking for individuals passionate about helping people become safe & happy swimmers!

• Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses (employee / student referrals).
• Paid training.
• Birthday off and paid!
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community.

The Aquatics Manager position with British Swim School is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program and assists with / leads customer service interactions. Priorities include ensuring the British Swim School program is delivered according to brand and safety standards, instructor team management, initial and ongoing swim instructor training, customer conversations as well as teaching lessons when and if necessary.

This position will also require due diligence with tracking required certifications for instructors as well as continuing the employee's development and competency and skills.

• Manage swim instructors to maintain a smooth execution of daily aquatics and service operations.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring & onboarding swim instructors.
• Creation of employee schedules, and pool lesson schedules.
• Address and document employee, customer, and pool incidents that occur.
• Teach and lead swimming lessons as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office / similar functional products.

• 1+ years of customer service and/or management experience.
• Experience in swimming and fitness teaching/management is preferred. A specialist aquatics qualification is desirable, but not required.
• Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid Certifications, may be obtained during training.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification

"Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second.

As a result, we can support our mission “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer”.