• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Teacher Manager Charleston Swim School

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit hire and onboard new swim teachers.
  
  
• Provide ongoing training skill development and in-water coaching.
  
  
• Conduct regular observations and performance evaluations.
  
  
• Create advancement pathways badges or level-ups to help teachers grow.
  
  
• Maintain a positive encouraging team culture.

• Build and manage weekly teacher schedules to align with class needs.
  
  
• Ensure proper class coverage ratios and teacher certifications.
  
  
• Coordinate substitutes and last-minute schedule adjustments.
  
  
• Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

• Ensure all teachers deliver consistent high-quality lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
  
  
• Address parent feedback regarding teacher performance with professionalism and care.
  
  
• Support curriculum implementation and updates.
  
  
• Monitor safety protocols and ensure staff compliance.
  
  
• Stay on top of teacher certifications including but not limited to Safe Sport Lifeguard (if applicable) and CPR/First Aid.

• Lead regular staff meetings trainings and seasonal workshops.
  
  
• Celebrate teacher achievements and milestones.
  
  
• Support a positive inclusive environment where teachers feel valued and empowered.
  
  

• Teach swim lessons and deliver the highest-quality instruction.
  
  

Qualifications & Desired Experience

• 12 years of leadership or supervisory experience (swim school or childcare preferred).
  
  
• Strong swimming knowledge; teacher experience strongly preferred.
  
  
• Excellent communication coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
  
  
• Ability to motivate mentor and build strong team relationships.
  
  
• Organized dependable and comfortable managing schedules and operations.
  
  
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hiring).
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
  
  
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.
  
  
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment.
  
  
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Meaningful work that impacts children families and the community.
  
  

Members of the United States Swim School Association provide swim instruction in their communities that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered environment. You have the opportunity to develop a rewarding career while helping people learn a lifelong and life savingskill. If you are someone who loves kids and making a difference look no further! Start your career in the learn to swim industry today by joining the staff at one of our member schools.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location and not to US Swim School Association.