Swim School Manager

Do you wish you could swim? Want to be part of a team that transforms lives through helping adults overcome their fear in water? Looking for an opportunity to grow with an organization that rewards dedication, values experience and talent, and believes in creating something extraordinary?

Miracle Swimming School for Adults has been revolutionizing adult swimming instruction for over 40 years with our proprietary, fail-proof teaching system. Our mission is to help adults overcome their fear in deep water and prevent drowning by ensuring each individual feels comfortable, peaceful, and confident in water.

Who Do We Serve?

• Adults who know they’re fearful in water
• Adults who don’t know they’re fearful
• Adults who are adamant that they’re not fearful, but who are
• Adults who don’t know why they haven’t been able to learn to swim

After decades of teaching thousands of adult students, Miracle Swimming is now poised for expansion and is building a team that will elevate our teaching platform to become nationally and globally recognized.

We are looking to fill this role with a candidate who is eager to make a big impact in an organization dedicated to transforming lives and reforming an antiquated system.

We are searching for a qualified Operations Manager to oversee our instruction programs and manage our team of dedicated instructors. Your responsibilities will include establishing work plans and staff assignments for swim classes, managing the systems and processes of the swim school, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and Execute Swim Programs: Develop and oversee swim class schedules, registration, ensure classes are delivered effectively, and stay connected to our clients.
• Manage Daily Operations: Ensure all operational activities align with our standards, resolve issues, and oversee the performance of the instruction team.
• Staff Supervision and Training: Coordinate and lead a team, develop processes and procedures, and ensure high-quality instruction across all classes
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve daily processes, enhance efficiencies, and elevate the overall experience for our students.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Ready and motivated to add value to a growing organization and make an impact on people’s lives
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to exceptional delivery
• Imaginative and inventive, creatively finds new ways, ideas or solutions
• Approaches challenges in a positive manner and owns outcomes
• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, committed participant
• Entrepreneurial spirit and belief in Miracle Swimming’s mission
• Highly organized, excellent at managing priorities, strong communication skills, leadership ability, and a knack for creative problem-solving
• High level of self-awareness and transparency
• Ability to speak the truth with compassion
• Proven experience in managing a team, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to delegate effectively.
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills, a friendly attitude, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.
• Strong executive and administrative skills, including the ability to manage schedules, oversee budgets, handle client communications, and maintain accurate records. Capable of making strategic decisions and handling administrative tasks efficiently.
• Comfortable with technology, able to implement new systems and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• High ethical standards, accountability, and the ability to self-manage effectively.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing teaching programs or management within a school.
• A college degree is preferred, but we are open to candidates with the right combination of experience and skills
• Relevant experience working directly with key decision makers
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines, with an exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding proofreading skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with little supervision or direction
• Must have strong people skills and be willing to work with a wide range of personalities
• Unique Qualification: Qualified non-swimmers who are eager to overcome their fear of water are encouraged to apply! We will accept swimmers, too.
• Ability to commute to Sarasota, Florida

Perks/Benefits:

• This role will begin as part-time and starts with an hourly wage between $22.00 and $27.00 depending on experience and related skills.
• Part-time hours will be 15-20 per week to start.
• We are looking for someone to grow with our organization. We plan to invest the time and resources in the right candidate to help them achieve their professional goals.

How to Apply: Ready to dive into a unique opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives? If you have the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you.

Miracle Swimming is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

• All candidates must be willing to submit to a workstyle assessment, background check, and reference check prior to employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week