Aquatic Manager

Aquatic Manager – Aqua-Tots Swim Schools (Aquatics Manager, Swim School Manager, Training & Development leader) Location: Oklahoma city, OK Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $35,000–$40,000 per year plus eligibility for monthly bonuses Schedule: Flexible availability required, including afternoons/evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the school and season.

Benefits

Health Insurance w/ FSA and HSA options Employer-paid dental and vision 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave Employee discount on swim lessons This role leads swim instruction quality, instructor development, and supports daily school operations to ensure every child receives safe, consistent, and effective swim lessons.

Welcome to Aqua-Tots! At Aqua-Tots, we are saving lives by teaching children how to become safe and confident swimmers for life. Looking for an opportunity to learn something new? You don't need an aquatics background to make an impact here. We're looking for a leader who is hungry to learn, humble enough to ask questions, and willing to jump in alongside their team.

We'll teach you the Aqua-Tots way.

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop the Instructor Team – Hire, train, coach, and support aquatic teammates while conducting instructor assessments, providing real-time feedback, and leading in-service trainings to ensure consistent, high-quality swim lessons. Learn & Lead the Aqua-Tots Curriculum – Become an expert in our swim curriculum and use that knowledge to coach instructors, maintain consistency, and continuously strengthen lesson quality.

Maintain Lesson Quality – Observe lessons and ensure instructors follow Aqua-Tots curriculum and safety standards. Jump In When Needed – This is a hands-on leadership role. Be willing to get in the water, teach, demonstrate skills, support coverage, and work alongside your team when the school needs you. Ensure Pool Safety & Operations – Maintain pool safety, cleanliness, and lesson quality while monitoring safety protocols and incident reporting.

Support School Operations – Partner with the General Manager to support daily school operations, maintain facility and brand standards, and assist with operational needs across the school. Support Scheduling & Coverage – Assist with instructor scheduling and ensure proper coverage to support daily operations. Create Excellent Family Experiences – Build strong relationships with families, address aquatic-related concerns, and support student progression.

What We're Looking For

A learner's mindset – You're excited to learn something new and committed to mastering the Aqua-Tots curriculum. Humility and coachability – You're comfortable asking questions, seeking guidance, receiving feedback, and continuing to learn. A willingness to jump in – You lead alongside your team and are ready to step into the water when support is needed.

Attention to detail – You understand that consistency matters and are willing to learn and follow established processes. A passion for developing people – You enjoy coaching others and helping a team grow. Strong communication and leadership skills High school diploma or GED required Open availability including evenings and weekends CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain) New to Aquatics?

That's Okay. We value the opportunity to develop leaders in the Aqua-Tots way. Our curriculum and training are comprehensive and hands-on, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to confidently lead an aquatic team. Whether you're coming from hospitality, retail, education, childcare, fitness, coaching, or another people-focused environment, we're interested in the leadership skills and mindset you bring with you.

What matters most is how you show up. Our leaders embody our Core Behaviors: Be Friendly and Caring, Be Driven and Focused, Be Humble and Genuine, and Be Willing and Bold. Ready to Dive In? If you're ready to learn something new, develop a team, and help children gain life-saving water safety skills, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your leadership, curiosity, and willingness to learn. We'll teach you aquatics. Apply today to become an Aquatic Manager at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools. Legacy Swim School proudly operates 44 Aqua-Tots locations across multiple states , creating opportunities for leaders to grow their careers within our expanding organization.