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Aquatics Manager


Job Location:

Hamden, CT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 22
Posted: 10 October 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Job Title: Aquatics Manager (Emergency Hiring / Immediate Start)

Location: Hamden & North Haven CT (In-Person & In-Water)

Starting Pay: $22.00 / hour $1000 Travel Bonus

Employment Type: Part-Time (1525 hrs/week with growth potential)

About Us

At British Swim School we are more than just a swim lesson providerwe are a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. We strive to make a lasting impact within our local communities by combating child drowning statistics and providing water safety skills in a fun positive environment. We invest heavily in our team members to support our core mission: To ensure that every person regardless of age or ability has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmerand to ensure the survival of the littlest.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an energetic people-first Aquatics Manager for an immediate start. This role is equal parts leadership hands-on instruction and community engagement. You will lead from inside the poolteaching lessons training and mentoring instructors and building warm trusting relationships with parents and families.

If you are an extroverted leader who loves working with children excels at interpersonal communication and genuinely cares about making a difference we want to hear from you!

Urgent Onboarding & Travel Requirements

Due to an unexpected opening this is an emergency hire requiring immediate availability for onboarding and out-of-state training:

  • Pre-Travel Onboarding (By Oct 17): Complete 20 hours of paid online training (Zoom lectures & self-paced modules).

  • In-Person Training Trip (Oct 17 Oct 24): Fully covered trip to Texas for intensive brand/safety training. includes a $1000 travel bonus!

Schedule & Hours

  • Phase 1 (Nov Jan): Minimum 15 hours/week (Hamden Pool)

    • Mondays & Thursdays: 2:30 PM 7:30 PM

    • Saturdays: 8:30 AM 1:30 PM

  • Phase 2 (Starting Jan): Minimum 25 hours/week (Hamden & North Haven Pools)

    • Adds Tuesdays (North Haven): 2:30 PM 7:30 PM

    • Adds Wednesdays: 1:30 PM 6:30 PM

  • Growth & Flexibility: As operations expand weekly hours can grow adjust or become more flexible based on performance and availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • In-Water Leadership: Teach swim and survival lessons conduct in-water observations and provide supportive feedback and ongoing coaching to the instructor team.

  • Team Management: Interview hire onboard and schedule swim instructors and pool staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

  • Parent & Community Engagement: Serve as the friendly face of our program chatting with parents answering questions and maintaining positive customer relations.

  • Compliance & Safety: Maintain brand standards log required instructor certifications track skill development and document any employee customer or pool incidents.

  • Scheduling: Oversee employee schedules and pool lesson allocations.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • Strong vibrant personalityextroverted welcoming highly organized and an excellent listener/communicator.

  • Passion for working with kids and serving the community.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

  • Full availability for the required online training window (pre-Oct 17) and Texas travel (Oct 1724).

Preferred:

  • 1 years of customer service and/or team management experience.

  • Background in swimming aquatics fitness instruction or athletics management.

  • Lifeguard CPR and First Aid certifications (can be obtained during training).

  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification (a plus).

Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive Pay: $22.00/hr starting rate.

  • Bonus: $1000 bonus for Texas trip completion performance bonus opportunities.

  • Paid Training: Fully paid online Zoom and in-person training.

  • Paid Travel: Flights accommodation and expenses covered for out-of-state training.

  • Impact & Culture: A supportive purpose-driven workplace where you make a lifesaving impact every day.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour



Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; its a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a childs life.

As part of the British Swim School Team you play a role in your local community empowering others and sharing your passion. Its a chance to be part of a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.

While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. Its helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job but its not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach.

We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team even if youre not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the these roles you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the Survival of the Littlest.


Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee (franchise owner). Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to British Swim School Corporate.


Required Experience:

Manager


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