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$23 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid training Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications CPR Certification Lifeguard Training First Aid Certification Working with students Teaching Full Job Description Aquatics Manager
British Swim School Reports to:
Aquatics Director Status:
25-30+hours/week, Hourly | $22-23hr
Locations:
Santee, El Cajon and Bonita/Chula Vista Now Hiring
Immediate Opening Why This Role Matters Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children under 5.
As an Aquatics manager with British Swim School of San Diego, you're not just teaching swimming — you're giving kids and adults a life-saving skill and the confidence to enjoy the water safely. The best part? You get to have fun doing it. Every class is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building real relationships with your students and their families. About the Role The Aquatics Manager is part swim instructor, part team leader, and part customer service ambassador. You'll be on the pool deck every day — teaching, coaching your team, engaging with families, and helping set the standard for what British Swim School looks and feels like. This role reports directly to the Aquatics Director and is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-first environment, has managed a team before and is ready to grow into expanded responsibility as the business grows. Why You'll Love Working Here Save lives and have fun at the same time — few jobs let you do both A team that feels like family — we're proud of our supportive, positive culture where instructors genuinely enjoy coming to work. We also do regular team bonding events! Ongoing training and development — beyond your initial certification, we invest in your continued growth with additional coaching to make you the best instructor you can be All training is paid — from day one, your time is valued Consistent scheduling — once trained, you'll have a reliable weekly schedule you can count on
Growth Opportunities:
We believe in promoting and holding onto good talent! Employee discounts and a flexible part-time schedule that works around your life Responsibilities Teach swim lessons using the British Swim School curriculum and serve as a role model for the instructor team Learn and master the British Swim School teaching method and train new instructors on the curriculum Serve as a deck ambassador — engage warmly with students, parents, and families on deck Observe classes and conduct coaching reports to ensure safety protocols and swim techniques meet British Swim School brand standards Lead monthly in-service meetings and ongoing training sessions for the instructor team Communicate with parents about their children's progress and address questions or concerns with confidence and care Help recruit, onboard, and develop the instructor team alongside the Aquatics Director Attend regular meetings with Aquatics Director to maintain brand compliance Engage with swimmers by smiling, singing, and making every lesson fun and encouraging Work at home admin hours to help manage your team, and help keep on top of any customer or student needs Work with and communicate with the Admin team about potential changes in schedules, move up or other customer needs Manage and schedule a mid-sized team of instructors Supervise training on an ongoing basis Post schedule for worksite using When I Work What We're Looking For Experience managing a team at a physical location that requires constant customer service and excellence Comfort and confidence in the water — experience as a swimmer, water polo player, or prior swim instructor strongly preferred Outgoing, energetic personality with a genuine love of working with young children Strong customer service skills — in person, by phone, and via email Willingness to learn and follow British Swim School franchise brand standards Current Lifeguard, CPR, or First Aid certification preferred — but we're open to discussing obtaining it post-hire Ideally able to commute a few times to our San Diego (Rancho Penasquitos) location to train directly with the team Training & Schedule All Managers complete approximately 50+ hours of paid training (online and in-water) at one of our locations typically including our Rancho Peñasquitos pool. Once certified, ongoing coaching and additional training opportunities keep you sharp and growing. After training, you'll be set up with a consistent weekly schedule based on our needs.
Available shifts:
Monday-Thursday:
3:00-7:30/8:00
PM Saturday-Sunday:
9:00 AM-1:30/2:30 PM Please note: Pool availability varies by location and day. We do not offer half-shifts, so full availability within one or more of these windows is required. New candidates should be willing to work ideally 3-4 of these days. Our Locations This Role is specifically for our Santee, El Cajon and Bonita locations We currently operate pools across 7 San Diego locations: Rancho Peñasquitos
UTC Mall
Kearny Mesa
Escondido
Santee
El Cajon
Bonita Most of our instructors work across multiple locations.
Final assignments are based on availability, need, and proximity. Ready to make a splash? Join a San Diego team that's passionate, fun, and on a mission to keep kids safe one swimmer at a time. Apply today!
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$22.00
$23.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Application Question(s): Are you a capable swimmer with basic knowledge of the different strokes? What is your swimming experience? What experience do you have working with neurodivergent children?