Aquatics Manager
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British Swim School of West Portland Suburbs
OR
Summary
The Aquatics Manager oversees daily aquatic operations, including managing and training swim instructors and ensuring adherence to safety and curriculum standards. They are also responsible for maintaining strong customer relations and stepping in to teach lessons as needed.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Health insurance
About Us:A position at British Swim School is more than just a job—it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. We are two schools in one: a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. We invest in quality team members to help us combat child drowning statistics and ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, becomes a safe and happy swimmer. Compensation and Benefits:• Pay: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour• Hours: Part-Time (28 – 32 hours per week required)• Health Insurance• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Opportunities for internal career advancement• Paid instructor and Lifeguard training• Discounted swim lessons for immediate family members• Provided snacks at work locations• Supportive, positive team environment The Position: The Aquatics Manager is a key leadership role requiring a mandatory commitment of 28 to 32 hours per week. This position oversees day-to-day aquatic operations, lesson quality, and customer service across our West Portland Suburbs territory. Key priorities include enforcing brand and safety standards, managing and training instructors, handling parent communication, tracking certifications, and step-in teaching when necessary. Key Responsibilities:• Team Management: Interview, hire, onboard, train, and schedule swim instructors.• Quality & Safety: Ensure all lessons follow the British Swim School curriculum and safety standards.• In-Water Instruction: Teach swim lessons using positive reinforcement and step in for shift coverage as needed.• Customer & Partner Relations: Maintain strong relationships with parents, address deck incidents, and liaise with host pool facilities.• Compliance: Track instructor certifications and support ongoing staff skill development. Minimum Qualifications:
• Availability: Must be able to commit to a minimum of 28 to 32 hours per week across our scheduled pool operational hours (including weekday evenings and weekends).• High school diploma or equivalent.• Strong customer service, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.• Strong swimming abilities and comfort in and around the water.• Self-starter personality with leadership potential.• Willingness to complete all required British Swim School aquatics training and maintain certifications.• Reliable transportation to travel between pool locations within Portland Metropolitan Area.
Preferred Qualifications(not mandatory):• Prior managerial or leadership experience.• Experience working with children or in youth athletics.• Previous experience as a Swim Instructor.• Possessing a current Lifeguard Certification (preferred, but can be obtained during paid training). Locations & Pool Operating Window: 24 Hour Tanasbourne (1265 NW Waterhouse Ave, Beaverton, OR 97006) location:Thursdays & Fridays: 3 PM - 8:30 PMSaturdays & Sundays: 9 AM - 2:45 PM Aloft Hillsboro-Beaverton (1705 NE Amberglen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97006) location:Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 3 PM - 8:30 PM 24 Hours Hillsboro (6095 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro, OR 97123) location:Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 3 PM - 8:30 PMSundays: 9 AM - 2:45 PM
British Swim School delivers safety-first swim instruction designed to build confident, capable swimmers for life. Our programs focus on essential water acclamation, water survival skills, and progressive stroke development for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from as young as 3 months old through adulthood, including individuals with special abilities.
With a proven curriculum and highly trained instructors, we meet swimmers where they are and support them at every stage of their journey. Our approach emphasizes skill progression, confidence in the water, and outcomes that extend far beyond the pool.
Operating through convenient community locations across North America, British Swim School has spent more than 45 years making high-quality swim education accessible while helping people become safer, stronger, and more confident in and around the water.
Every Age. Every Stage.
Founded
1981
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Consumer Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
British Swim School delivers safety-first swim instruction designed to build confident, capable swimmers for life. Our programs focus on essential water acclamation, water survival skills, and progressive stroke development for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from as young as 3 months old through adulthood, including individuals with special abilities.
With a proven curriculum and highly trained instructors, we meet swimmers where they are and support them at every stage of their journey. Our approach emphasizes skill progression, confidence in the water, and outcomes that extend far beyond the pool.
Operating through convenient community locations across North America, British Swim School has spent more than 45 years making high-quality swim education accessible while helping people become safer, stronger, and more confident in and around the water.
Every Age. Every Stage.
Founded
1981
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Consumer Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA