Regional Aquatics Program Manager

Summary

The Regional Program Manager is responsible for the daily operations at all Swimm with Timm locations (Salisbury, Peabody and Methuen). In addition to encompassing a strong background of leading skill-based swim and water safety instruction to people of all ages and abilities, this includes but is not limited to: interviewing, training, and covering for staff absences, as well as overseeing general program instruction and student evaluations.

The Regional Program Manager may need to be in the water, teaching lessons up to approximately 30 hours per week, with additional managerial and administrative duties. The Regional Program Manager supervises and is responsible for creating encouraging relationships with Program Managers, Swim Instructors, and students to ensure safety and program curriculum instruction, while also building cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. The Regional Program Manager assists with the promotion of the program through events and community outreach to encourage and boost enrollments.

About Timm Swimm Inc. dba Swimm with Timm

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding career teaching children and adults a lifelong skill? Our motto is “Swimm smarter, not Harder” and we are a skill-based swim lesson program, not an aged-based program, geared towards developing swimmers’ proper swimming technique from the start. All of our group lessons have a very small student-to-instructor ratio so we can focus on teaching to each student’s individual needs. We believe that the best way to learn to swim is by actually swimming! That’s a crazy thought, right? But it’s actually what sets us apart from other swim programs. We are designed to develop the confidence for kids to continue to grow beyond just the basics of swimming. We have outstanding employee reviews and unparalleled student retention in our swim programs. With a steady waiting list of students, we can help more individuals swim smarter, not harder with excellent technique. Swimm with Timm currently operates through Choice Fitness’ Peabody, Salisbury, and Methuen locations.

About Timm Swimm Inc. dba Danvers YMCA Dolfins: We are entering our fourth season as a year-round competitive Swim Team. We are currently, predominately a 13 & Under technique focused swim program looking to take the next step in the development of the program. We currently have three practice groups: Junior Academy (6-12), Academy White (7-12), Academy Red (9-13). The Dolfins practice out of the Danvers Community YMCA (5 lanes/25 yards) and Gordon College (6 lanes/25 yards) locations. With the backing of the Swimm with Timm swim lesson program, the program has rapidly expanded the Academy since it was initiated in 2020 to approximately 70 members, while the Junior Academy has stayed a consistent 30 swimmers throughout the season. We are separate, yet associated with the Danvers Community YMCA so we have the advantage of also getting to swim the season as a YMCA team and go to YMCA Championship meets as well as USA Swimming events.

About YOU: Our employees have the opportunity to be trained anywhere from a swim instructor to a swim coach. You love being in the water and educating kids of all ages! Instructors should have a minimum of two years’ group childcare, teaching, or coaching experience and be willing to obtain CPR, first aid, and lifesaving certifications within the first six months of employment.

We are also looking for professional coaches that have strong experience working with Age Group swimmers, with Junior and Senior level swimmer experience preferred. Time will be spent on deck coaching and running dry land practices as directed by the Head Coach. Must have or be willing to obtain USA Swimming and YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certifications. Exercise science or physical fitness background is a plus.

Timm Swimm Inc Benefits:

Timm Swimm Inc. offers benefits after 90 days to all staff working 20+ hours as well as great rates – with most employees earning $20-26 an hour! We conduct all of our own training and offer internal growth opportunities, promoting many of our managers from within! We know that in order to maintain our employees, we must take care of our employees! Our owner has worked for companies before where he was ” just a number” and he works hard to make sure his employees will never feel this way.

Sick Time. All employees are eligible for up to 40 hours of paid sick time each calendar year.

Work/Life Balance. All employees are eligible for up to four weeks time off between sessions. Free Training. On-the-job training, paired with various available online training.

Group Healthcare. Timm Swimm Inc. offers comprehensive group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance to employees working an average of 20+ hours/week.

Timm pays 80% of the premiums for individual coverage (70% of the premiums for family coverage) and most office visits are covered by copays!

Employees enrolled in group benefits also have access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.

401k. Safe Harbor Plan allows all employees to join after one-year of service and will match 100% of your first 3% and 50% of your next 2% (That’s 4% of the first 5% of individual contributions!)

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages and owns all aspects of daily operations at all Swimm with Timm locations.
• Manages program budgeting for swim sessions on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Utilizes prior experience to develop swim schedules and lesson plans for swim sessions.
• Supervises staff absences and is responsible for finding or performing lesson coverage.
• Oversees Swim Instructor training and student evaluations for quality and progression.
• Represents the Swimm with Timm philosophy of boosting swimmer confidence and skills.
• Maintains positive and nurturing relationships with parents, caregivers, and all Swimm with Timm staff, handling customer conflict and complaints as necessary.
• Adheres to policies and procedures in employee handbook, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency incidents.
• Manages all levels of group or private lessons while enforcing policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains periodic supervision of Program Managers, Swim Instructors, and students, identifying Swim Instructors and students who need assistance, promotes a positive learning environment for everyone, and ensures program curriculum instruction.
• Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
• Promotes program awareness in the community to encourage and boost enrollments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 8+ years swim experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory position, preferably as a Program Manager.
• Must have and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding Certificates.
• Must have and maintain clean CORI and SORI background check.
• Ability to recognize students who may need assistance and remedy hazardous situations.
• Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 12+ years of experience as a swim instructor.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience as a Program Manager or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience as a swim team coach or on a competitive swim team.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience of multiple program locations.

Work Environment

The Regional Program Manager must travel between locations and may remain indoors at a facility pool with water and air temperatures of 75 degrees or higher. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemicals and fumes.

Physical Demands

Walks, runs, sits, stands, bends, lifts, swims and moves continually during working hours; is subject to lifting over 30 pounds. Must remain alert and able to recognize distress signals.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and hours will vary; evenings and weekends are required.

In partnership with the Owner, the Regional Program Manager will supervise and coach Program Managers, Swim Instructors and other staff.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)
• Swimming: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• AED Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Lifeguard Training (Required)

Work Location: In person