Aquatics Manager At British Swim School, Elk Grove

Job Description

Job Description

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”.

About the Role

This role focuses on teaching and instructor training. You will spend most of your time in the water, coaching swimmers and developing instructors using the British Swim School program. Leadership responsibilities grow over time as the program scales.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting instructors, and learning a proven swim school system built around water safety.

Key Responsibilities

· Teach swim lessons following British Swim School safety and curriculum standards

· Train and coach swim instructors during classes and scheduled training sessions

· Support instructor development and skill progression

· Ensure lessons follow brand guidelines and safety expectations

· Track instructor certifications and required training completion

· Communicate with families in a calm, professional and supportive manner

· Step in to teach or support classes as needed

· Learn day-to-day aquatics operations with guidance from the franchise owners

Note: Hiring, staffing strategy and business operations are handled by the owner. Exposure to these areas may be offered later as growth opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Strong communication and people skills

· Comfortable working with children in the water

· Willingness to learn and follow a structured swim program
· Swim instruction or aquatic experience (minimum of 2 years)

Preferred Background

· Coaching or mentoring experience (minimum of 1year)

· Customer-facing experience

· Experience working with children

· Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid Certifications

Training

· Paid training provided

· Online coursework, virtual sessions, and in-person training

· Ongoing coaching and development

Compensation and Benefits

· Competitive hourly pay based on experience

· Paid training

· Birthday off with pay

· Clear path for role expansion based on performance

About British Swim School

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”.