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Operations Manager - Hazel Dell

Emlerswimschool

Vancouver, WA · Posted October 30, 2026

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About the job

Job Highlights

Are you a talented leader with a caring heart? If you have managerial experience, love kids and love the water, join our management team at our award-winning swim schools in your community. We are seeking a leader who will enjoy FULL AND ACTIVE days, spent working both in and out of the pool, constantly interacting with children, families, and coworkers. No Aquatic experience? No problem! Bring your leadership experience and we will bring the aquatic training necessary! Together, we will create an aquatic expert!

Emler Swim School’s investment in your career growth includes active participation in a formal professional development program, in addition to more than one hundred hours training as a deck manager, customer service representative, and swim instructor for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. During your first year of employment, you will attend weekly meetings with key business leaders at your location centered around employee management and development, business growth and more!

Emler Swim School is an industry leader, and our employees are supported with great benefits. Our employer awards include Top 100 Places to Work, and Best Places to Work (year after year)!

Is this you?

You thrive in an active role , spending each day both in and out of the pool, fully engaged with customers and coworkers.

You have a passion for inspiring and developing strong teams , including those with new, entry-level employees.

You enjoy fast-track industry training to hone your skills for executing and managing school activities and responsibilities.

You're a creative team player who likes to work hard and have fun !

You enjoy a good challenge and have the skills to create a fun, friendly and effective environment for all!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include :

Drive exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction by calmly, positively and proactively responding to challenges.

Perform daily operations from teaching swim lessons, deck management, engaging customers, and MORE!

Evaluate student progress using our teaching curriculum and customer service processes through front-line work.

Create and manage class and employee schedules in a way that positively impacts the business.

Lead regular team meetings and manage employee engagement.

Develop team members at various points in their professional journey, including those early in their careers or new to the workforce.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Undergraduate College degree preferred (3 years of relevant work experience may be considered)

1-2 years of management experience

Excellent performance record reporting to a General Manager or Supervisor while leading, motivating, and empowering a skilled and productive team

A genuine love for teaching children

Ability to recognize problems and resolve on the spot

Excellent customer service skills - it must be natural for you to want to say "yes!"

Ability to set goals, create plans and convert plans into action

Pay Range USD $20.88 - USD $29.88 /Hr.

Pay and Perks

Benefits of this full-time, non-exempt position include:

Hourly range: $20.88-$29.88

Up to $11,000.00 in bonus potential

Health, dental, vision and life insurance plan options

Short term and long term disability insurance

Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans at discounted rates

401k with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Discounted rates on pet insurance

Discounts on products and services through LifeMart

Development, training and company-sponsored events

Full-time employees work between 30-40hrs/week.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your career is only beginning as an Operations Manager with Emler Swim School. Our operations leaders are serious about investing in the development of our managers, providing them with opportunities for advancement, mentorship and endless possibilities.

The position will remain open for up to 30 days from the posting date or until it is filled, whichever comes first.

Emler Swim & Gym and our partner brands participate in E-Verify to ensure all team members are authorized to work in the U.S. All applicants are subject to a background check following a conditional offer of employment.