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General Manager (GM)

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools

Location: 3750 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: July 16, 2026
Aqua-Tots is currently looking for a General Manager! We believe swimming creates opportunities for our families one child, one lesson, one neighborhood a time. The right person will be welcoming, enthusiastic, and friendly, driven to make things happen even when things are tough, humble in his/her interactions with the team and creative and organized to be successful. Must be able to multitask, manage a team, and work in a fast-paced environment. Must have 1 year of management experience and must also have customer service and sales experience. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you! Job Objective: The General Manager leads and manages all school staff in upholding Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Core Values and brand standards in order to provide customers with consistent, quality swimming lessons and provide excellent customer service in a safe and welcoming environment. Requirements: Availability to work full time Availability to work a Saturday shift from 8:30am-4:30pm 1 year of management experience High school diploma Customer service and sales experience Must love people and support our company mission of drowning prevention in the community Preferred bachelor’s degree in a business-related field Highlights: Opportunity for quarterly bonuses Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company Opportunity for travel for personal and professional development Access to leadership, peers, and company headquarters for resources and training Job Duties and responsibilities: Become Water Safety Instructor certified in order to be well rounded in the Aqua-Tots business Uphold excellent customer service by communicating effectively with potential and existing customers while building relationships with the families Provide information about our facility, swim program, mission and core values Build trust and sense of community/family, help parents understand importance of lessons and the process we use, and connect them to our belief that swimming creates opportunities. Become comfortable navigating our Point-of-Sale and CRM platforms Ensure facility safety and cleanliness Manage daily school operations for provide efficiencies, revenue growth, and retention of customers and staff Handle customer complaints gracefully by using customer-focused principles in every customer interaction In partnership with the Office Manager and Aquatics Manager, create a capable team of Water Safety Instructors (WSI) that embody our core values and provide an exceptional experience to students and parents. Create a capable team of Front Desk/Sales staff that embody our core values and provide an exceptional experience to students and parents. Supervise/plan/anticipate scheduling and staffing needs Interviewing/hiring/training/evaluating/discipline/firing of staff Lead monthly in-service trainings for the team Handle all cancellation drop notices and work to find a solution to keep them in lessons Manage school level P&L, budget, and expense efficiencies Other Duties as assigned Position is salaried based on experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne-cqjkjcjY&feature=youtu.be Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,600.00 - $54,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): What interests you about the job? This is a full time job, that requires working a Saturday shift. Does that work for your schedule? How many years of management experience do you have? Work Location: In person
Salary: $45,600 - $54,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
Benefits
Paid training, Health insurance, Paid time off, Employee discount, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Opportunities for advancement