Assistant Manager

Watchung, NJ

$50K/yr – $60K/yrFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

Assistant Manager

Do what you love. Make a splash while doing it.

Join Our Mission at Big Blue Swim School – Watchung, NJ

Full-Time | $50,000–$60,000 | Evening & Weekend Availability Required

At Big Blue Swim School, we teach kids to be confident, happy, and safe swimmers. But we’re more than a swim school—we’re a place where children achieve Big Moments, and a team where professionals can grow and lead with purpose.

Whether you come from a background in:
✅ Retail or Service Industry
✅ Education or Coaching
✅ Childcare or Recreation
✅ Leadership or Management
✅ Fitness or Aquatics

…if you love working with kids, leading a team, and keeping things running smoothly, this is the role for you!

Why Join Big Blue?

  • Make an Impact: Help kids build life-saving skills and confidence.
Career Growth: Fast-growing company with leadership pathways.
Positive Culture: Fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
We Train You: No swim experience required—just leadership and a great attitude!

Your Role as Assistant Manager

Leadership & Operations
  • Serve as the right hand to the General Manager
  • Lead Swim Associates and foster a culture of excellence
  • Oversee daily operations, including cleanliness, safety, and water quality
  • Ensure staff meet Big Blue’s standards in teaching, safety, and service
  • Manage scheduling, staff training, and performance feedback
Customer Experience
  • Communicate with families to share swim progress and address concerns
  • Monitor student development and recommend level advancements
  • Create a welcoming, fun, and safe space for kids and parents
Sales & Growth
  • Support membership growth through exceptional service
  • Help implement local marketing and lead generation strategies
  • Promote customer retention and ensure front desk processes run smoothly

What We’re Looking For

✔️ 2+ years managing a team of hourly staff (required)
✔️ Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills
✔️ Sales experience in a fast-paced environment
✔️ Passion for working with children and helping them succeed
✔️ Able to move throughout the facility and lift up to 30 lbs
✔️ Willingness to jump in the pool and get certified (we’ll train you!)
✔️ Evenings and weekends availability

We Provide:

Competitive Pay + Bonus Potential
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance Options
Career Advancement in a Growing Company
Lifeguard, CPR, and CPO Certification Training
A High-Energy Team Environment

Ready to dive in and lead with purpose?
Apply today and grow your career with Big Blue Swim School – Watchung.

Big Blue Swim School is an equal opportunity employer with regards to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and genetic information.
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Big Blue Swim School

A swim lesson at Big Blue is unlike any other. We understand how important your child’s safety around the water is to you which is why we are the first to combine world-class swim instruction with an unbeatably easy experience for the entire family. Read more...Watch your child’s confidence grow in and out of the pool with our experienced staff of full-time teachers who understand the importance of providing your child with a consistent face each week. Our step-by-step program gets big results and tons of smiles. Track your child’s progress from your phone, tablet, or desktop. You will love our easy, flexible registration process that allows you to schedule all your kids into the same half-hour time slot with one click. Oh, and don’t forget about our super flexible make-up policy for free makeup lessons!Don’t worry about chattery teeth because our 90-degree pools and warm, hand-held showers make getting in and out of the pool completely painless. Our carpeted lobby and extra-large train tables allow for your little ones to move around freely and safely while having fun. It all adds up to BIG, confidence-building moments at Big Blue!

Founded in 2009
Chicago, Illinois, USA
430 employees (9 in marketing)