Hybrid Teacher Manager

at US Swim School Association

• Job title: Teacher Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $22 per hour
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Charleston, United States

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