Aquatics Manager

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.

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

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

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!