Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Job Description Make Waves with Watermelon Swim! ???? At Watermelon Swim, we believe teaching someone to swim is more than a life skill—it's a lifesaving gift. Our mission is to grow a community full of safer swimmers by reducing risks and increasing confidence in and around water. As a Best Place to Work, we're looking for an experienced Aquatics Manager who can lead with confidence, develop strong teams, and create an exceptional experience for our swimmers and families. If you're passionate about aquatics, enjoy developing others, and don't mind getting a little splashed along the way, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Lead the day-to-day operations of our swim program Manage, coach, and develop Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Deck Supervisors Interview, hire, train, and onboard new team members Create instructor schedules and ensure proper staffing Oversee class schedules, student progression, and program quality Maintain safety standards, certifications, and training requirements Partner with the Site Manager on inventory, supplies, and operational needs Build strong relationships with families and provide outstanding customer service What You'll Bring 2+ years of aquatics experience, including swim instruction and/or aquatics operations, required Previous leadership or management experience Strong communication and organizational skills A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others Ability to work at least two evenings and one weekend day each week Ability to travel between Watermelon Swim locations as needed Current Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor certifications, or the ability to obtain and maintain them Why Watermelon Swim? Competitive pay Health benefits, PTO, and Birthday PTO for full-time team members 401(k) with company match Leadership development and advancement opportunities A fun, supportive culture built on teamwork, celebration, and making a difference The opportunity to help save lives every day! If you're ready to lead a team, build future aquatics leaders, and help create safer swimmers in our community, apply today and join Team Melon!