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Wellness and Fitness Services

General Manager

Phoenix, AZOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$60,000–$65,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • background examinations
  • Lifeguard
  • CPR/AED
  • First Aid
  • heat and humidity
  • moderate noise

Nice to have

  • youth sports instructor
  • coach
  • camp counselor
  • aquatics instructor
  • supervisor

Role summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations, including staffing, pool operations, cash management, customer service, retail, private parties, and employee activities. The role involves ensuring adherence to GSS standards, managing staff for high productivity and satisfaction, training aquatics and sales staff, and maintaining a safe and sanitary swim environment. The General Manager will also manage payroll, implement safety procedures, and gain proficiency in the Links software. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree in business or communications desired. Previous experience in youth sports or aquatics is preferred, along with 3-5 years of management experience.

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.Benefits:
  • Leadership roles
  • Flexible hours
  • Great pay
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals
Requirements:
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training)
Job Title: General Manager Reports to: Owner FLSA Status: Exempt Summary: Oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations including staffing, pool operations, cash management, customer service, retail and vending department, private party operations and workplace employee activities.Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running per GSS standard operating procedures.
  2. Manages the staff of GSS to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction.
  3. Trains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS. Interacts with the Deck Supervisors and Lead Teachers on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance and training.
  4. Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff.
  5. Provides direction in the retail and vending departments to ensure a proper mix of products and pricing is achieved.
  6. Trains and oversees private party staff to ensure that the GSS standard operating procedures are being maintained.
  7. Gains knowledge and experience in the Links software to achieve a high level of competence in bookings, class scheduling, reporting and administrative functions.
  8. Gains a high level of knowledge and experience in the GSS pool operations necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary swim environment.
  9. Initiates and oversees workplace employee activities (“Fun” Department) with the goal of achieving improved employee satisfaction.
  10. Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility. Trains all current staff on the GSS EAP.
  11. Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field.
  12. Schedules staff and manages payroll.
  13. Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or equivalent is desired. Experience as youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor or aquatics instructor/supervisor is preferred. Three to five years management experience is preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required. Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.
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