Job Description
- Lead our first U.S. swim school and build a culture families love
- Mentor your team and grow enrollment through play-based learning
- Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, and real career progression
Swim School Manager
Location: Fish N Flips Arlington, Jacksonville FL
Fish N Flips is bringing its signature play-based swim school experience to the United States, launching our very first location in Florida. If you're ready to lead with purpose, creativity and energy, this is your chance to shape something truly special from the very beginning.
Why You’ll Love Fish N Flips
We lead with play-based purpose
Our structured curriculum is grounded in skill development and delivered through play-based learning. It’s how we create confident swimmers and joyful experiences, every time.
We celebrate connection
From Crew shoutouts to Little Fish milestones, we believe great workplaces are built through meaningful moments, not just metrics.
We’re growing, fast
You’ll be joining a leadership team committed to quality, innovation, and creating real impact in local communities.
We take care of our people
Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, and real career pathways as part of a team that supports your growth.
About the Role
As Swim School Manager, you’ll lead operations, build a high-performing Crew, and ensure every family leaves feeling supported, seen and smiling. You’ll teach, coach, problem-solve and grow enrollment, all while shaping a culture where people love to work and kids love to learn.
How Will You Make An Impact?
Lead with Heart
- Deliver our play-based curriculum with structure, purpose, and energy
- Ensure every class is safe, skill-rich, and highly engaging
- Coach your Crew to deliver consistency and excellence across all levels
Grow and Guide Your Team
- Recruit, onboard, and develop passionate swim teachers
- Lead Crew mentoring, check-ins, and team training
- Celebrate wins, coach growth areas, and create momentum
Be Present for Families
- Build relationships with our Little Fish and their grown-ups
- Handle questions with care and respond to feedback with action
- Make every visit a positive experience from entry to exit
Drive Operational Excellence & Business Growth
- Grow enrollment and lead performance targets across the swim school
- Manage scheduling, reporting, and daily operations
- Monitor certifications, compliance, and safety standards
Is This You?
- You’ve led in swim schools, education, or children’s programs
- You’re confident mentoring others and leading from the front
- You bring a people-first mindset and proactive energy
- You’re structured, solution-focused, and always improving
Essential Certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Swim Instructor Certification (e.g. American Red Cross, WSI, or equivalent)
- Background check and clearance to work with children
Why This Role Matters
It’s a chance to launch something new! A place where families feel welcome, kids build lifelong skills, and swim teachers grow into confidence and skill. And it all starts with you.
Our Commitment to Safety
At Fish N Flips, safety is never left to chance. We partner with Child Safeguard to uphold the highest standards of child safety and protection in every Flips venue. Your role is part of that shared responsibility — because safety is no accident.
Sound like your kind of splash?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us spark a lifelong love of swimming — one lesson at a time.
Let’s Get Swimming.