About the role

  • Teacher Manager leading a team of swim teachers at Charleston Swim School. Responsible for training, scheduling, and ensuring quality instruction in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, hire, and onboard new swim teachers
  • Provide ongoing training, skill development, and in-water coaching
  • Conduct regular observations and performance evaluations
  • Create advancement pathways, badges, or level-ups to help teachers grow
  • Maintain a positive, encouraging team culture
  • Build and manage weekly teacher schedules to align with class needs
  • Ensure proper class coverage, ratios, and teacher certifications
  • Coordinate substitutes and last-minute schedule adjustments
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain smooth day-to-day operations
  • Ensure all teachers deliver consistent, high-quality lessons aligned with curriculum standards
  • Address parent feedback regarding teacher performance with professionalism and care
  • Support curriculum implementation and updates
  • Monitor safety protocols and ensure staff compliance
  • Lead regular staff meetings, trainings, and seasonal workshops
  • Celebrate teacher achievements and milestones
  • Support a positive, inclusive environment where teachers feel valued and empowered
  • Teach swim lessons and deliver the highest-quality instruction

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience (swim school or childcare preferred)
  • Strong swimming knowledge; teacher experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to motivate, mentor, and build strong team relationships
  • Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing schedules and operations
  • CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hiring)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for growth within the organization
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development
  • Meaningful work that impacts children, families, and the community
  • Flexible work from home options

Job title

Teacher Manager

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$22 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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