Deck Manager – Lead With Confidence, Energy & Heart Are you passionate about aquatics, leadership, and making a splash in your community? Bulldog Swim Academy is looking for a dynamic Deck Manager to join our team and help us create a safe, structured, and energetic swim environment for all ages!
Position: Deck Manager
Location: New Haven, CT
Schedule: Part-time (flexible hours, day/afternoon/evenings, and or weekends)
What You'll Do:
- Supervise all deck operations during swim lessons, practices, and events.
- Lead and support instructors and lifeguards to ensure smooth transitions and safety protocols.
- Act as the main point of contact for parents, swimmers, and staff during shift hours.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional pool deck.
- Assist with scheduling, program flow, and daily staff briefings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Background in aquatics, coaching, or facility supervision preferred.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Lifeguard certification and instructor experience a big plus.
- Friendly, energetic, and solution-oriented attitude.
Perks:
- Fun, team-focused work environment.
- Opportunity for growth in aquatics education and management.
- Free swim access and staff development opportunities.
- Be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact in water safety and swimming skills.
Bonus: You get to work alongside Gilroy the Goggle Pup, our swim academy mascot!
Ready to dive in?Send your resume and a brief note about why you're a great fit to join our team!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Who We Are
Bulldog Swim Academy is a warm, welcoming, and high-energy swim school focused on teaching water safety, confidence, and movement literacy to children and adults. We believe learning to swim should be joyful—not stressful—and that great instruction starts with great people.
We don’t train competitive swimmers. We develop safe, confident, happy humans in the water.
What Makes Us Different
- We teach through trust, not pressure. Our instructors are friendly, supportive, and trained to meet every swimmer where they’re at—whether they’re 6 months old or 60.
- We focus on consistency and progress. From structured curriculum to visible skill tracking and badges, students (and parents) can see improvement week to week.
- We care about people. Our staff are more than employees—they’re role models, mentors, and trusted guides for every family that walks through our doors.
Our Programs
- Water Babies (6 months–3 years): Parent-child classes focused on acclimation and joyful connection
- Youth (4–12 years): Independent, skill-based instruction with safety, stamina, and technique progression
- Discover Swimming (13+): Adult lessons designed for nervous beginners or those new to the water
Join the Bulldog Team
We’re always looking for kind, energetic, and organized people who want to make a real impact. Whether you're on deck, in the water, or supporting operations behind the scenes, you’ll help families feel welcome, supported, and safe.
We offer:
- A supportive and fun team environment
- Flexible part-time schedules
- Ongoing training and opportunities for growth
- A chance to be part of a mission that matters
Bonus Perk:
You get to work alongside Gilroy the Goggle Pup, our official mascot and spirit animal of confidence in the water!