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Assistant General Manager

Goldfish Swim School - Southeastern PA
Media, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2025 CLOSED ON 12/15/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Manager position at Goldfish Swim School - Southeastern PA?

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits:
  • Leadership roles
  • Great pay
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals
Requirements:
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training)
Job Title: Assistant General Manager
Reports to: General Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations including staffing, safety, swim lesson quality, pool operations, cash management, scheduling, customer service, ordering from vendors, private party operations and workplace employee activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
  • Assists General Manager and department managers with fulfillment the daily tasks.
  • Manages the staff of GSS to ensure high productivity, excellent performance and positive employee satisfaction.
  • Trains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS. Interacts with Deck Supervisors and Golden Teachers on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance and training.
  • Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff.
  • Provides direction in the retail and vending departments to ensure a proper mix of products and pricing is achieved.
  • Trains and oversees private party staff to ensure that the GSS standard operating procedures are being maintained.
  • Gains knowledge and experience in the iClass Pro software to achieve a high level of competence in bookings, class scheduling, reporting and administrative functions.
  • Gains a high level of knowledge and experience in the GSS pool operations necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary swim environment.
  • Initiates and oversees workplace employee activities (“Fun” Department) with the goal of achieving improved employee satisfaction.
  • Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility and trains all current staff on the GSS EAP.
  • Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field.
  • Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider highly sought after. Two or more years management experience preferred. Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.
Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and first Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Salary : $48,000 - $55,000

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