Posted August 07, 2026
Aquatics Manager Assistant
Blue Gems Swim School
Harwood Heights, IL, US
Full Time
45000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Blue Gems Swim School
7510 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706
Blue Gems Swim School is Chicagoland's premier boutique family-owned swimming school focusing on infant, children, and teen learn to swim lessons as well as a variety of progressive aquatic development programs.
7510 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706
Blue Gems Swim School is Chicagoland's premier boutique family-owned swimming school focusing on infant, children, and teen learn to swim lessons as well as a variety of progressive aquatic development programs.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
- Passion for working with children and helping them succeed
- Ability to multi-task and organize multiple employees and shifts
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
- Lifeguard and/or Lifeguard Instructor certifications are required (within the first 90 days of hire - can be provided in-house)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operations of school for assigned shifts.
- Manage the swim instructors and lifeguards to ensure a positive team environment and excellent performance.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and prepare pool deck area for the shift.
- Coordinate staff substitutions for classes when needed.
- Act as a substitute swim instructor when necessary.
- Provide swim instructions based on the Blue Gems Swim School curriculum.
- Assess and Manage student skill tracking to ensure proper reporting and progress.
- Submit Daily Reports after each shift.
- Enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents during shift.
- Effectively communicate progress and feedback to students and their parents or guardians, ensure customer satisfaction.
- Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
- Assist with closing and securing the facility.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Health Care (for full-time employees).
- 401K Retirement Plan.
- Fulfilling work environment.
- The ability for career growth in leadership roles.
- Valuable work experience.
- Extensive experience with physical education and sports management.
