Assistant General Manager

Big Blue Swim School is a fast-growing, mission-driven company that aims to show kids they can do anything by unlocking their full potential in the water. We’re hiring a Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team in North Brunswick, NJ, with opportunities for growth in a dominant brand.

As the Assistant General Manager, you’ll be be responsible for the daily activities of the Swim Associates and adherence to Big Blue Swim School processes and procedures

We're looking for the person people go to when they need help solving problems and have the communication skills to motivate and lead the team with integrity and compassion. You understand that success happens when your team also succeeds in hitting their goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Opening activities:

• Develop and execute a strategic marketing strategy and plan
• Develop and execute a talent and hiring plan
• Lead new pool opening activities

Management:

• Support the GM with profitability and managing the store's P&L
• Support the GM with payroll
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement

Customer Service: Communicates with parents/customers to regularly provide appropriate status updates and a high level of customer service.

Marketing: Support the leadership team with driving the marketing plan.

People Management:

• Lead a group of 10-20 swim associates
• Manage performance assessment of swim associates
• Engage in continuous training opportunities for staff

Facilities Management: Ensure building operations including cleanliness, water quality, and pump room operations.

Operations: Ensure schedule optimization and run operational shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant management experience including leading large teams of hourly employees
• Ability to provide high level service and create a strong sense of community for our customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and proactive approach to problem solving
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be on your feet for long periods of time
• Must be able to attend on-site training in Chicago for 2.5 weeks in beginning of December

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, you’ll regularly work in and around a pool environment, which includes warm temperatures, wet conditions, and pool chemicals. The noise level in the work environment may be moderately loud. This job also works in a standard office environment.

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

BENEFITS

• $45,000 - $55,000 base salary with outcome-based bonus structure
• Work schedule more accommodating than Retail (early close on weekends)
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Professional development opportunities in a growing organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000