Aquatics Manager At British Swim School, Elk Grove

About the Role

This role focuses on teaching and instructor training. You will spend 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 imparting lessons using 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
• Learn day-to-day aquatics operations with guidance from the franchise owners

Minimum Qualifications

• A 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
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in swim instruction or aquatic program operations

Preferred Background

• Coaching or mentoring experience (minimum of 1 year)
• 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."

As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s 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. It's helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it's 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 you're not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In 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.”