Regional Trainer - Aquatics

Regional Trainer – Aquatics & Lesson Quality
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Travel: Up to 75%
Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary

The Regional Trainer– Aquatics & Lesson Quality is responsible for ensuring excellence and consistency in management, swim instruction, pool safety, and aquatics operations across multiple locations. This role focuses on training, coaching, and developing management, swim instructors, deck supervisors, and aquatics leadership teams to deliver high-quality swim lessons and exceptional member experiences.

This position serves as the subject matter expert for lesson structure, instructor development, pool safety protocols, and program quality, while partnering closely with General Managers and local aquatics leaders to maintain consistent standards across all locations.

The role requires extensive travel and hands-on engagement, including on-deck coaching, instructor evaluations, and aquatics training programs.

Key Responsibilities

Aquatics Training & Development

• Lead training programs for management, swim instructors, deck supervisors, and aquatics leadership teams

• Provide hands-on coaching and instruction during swim lessons and pool deck operations

• Ensure instructors follow proper lesson structure, teaching techniques, and safety protocols

• Develop instructors' teaching effectiveness and confidence through real-time feedback

Lesson Quality & Program Consistency

• Evaluate lesson delivery to ensure consistency across all swim school locations

• Maintain high standards for lesson structure, skill progression, and student engagement

• Identify opportunities to improve lesson quality and instructor performance

• Partner with leadership to ensure a consistent and exceptional customer experience

Pool Safety & Operational Excellence

• Ensure adherence to aquatics safety standards, risk management procedures, and pool regulations

• Train teams on emergency response, water safety practices, and supervision standards

• Reinforce best practices for pool deck operations and swimmer safety

On-Deck Coaching & Instructor Mentorship

• Conduct instructor observations and provide structured feedback and development plans

• Mentor aquatics leaders and help develop future aquatics supervisors and managers

• Support new instructor onboarding and training

Travel & Multi-Location Support

• Travel to swim school locations to evaluate lesson quality and provide training (75%)

• Partner with Managers and aquatics leaders to maintain consistent program standards

• Provide on-site support during new location openings or instructor onboarding periods

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to improvements in training curriculum, lesson plans, and instructor resources

• Share field insights to enhance aquatics training programs and operational processes

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of aquatics leadership experience (swim schools, competitive swim programs, or aquatic facilities)

• Experience training or mentoring swim instructors strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of swim lesson curriculum and skill progression

• Experience evaluating lesson quality and coaching instructors

• CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

• Strong communication, leadership, and coaching abilities

• Willingness to travel frequently

Core Competencies

• Aquatics Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Instructor Coaching & Development

• Pool Safety & Risk Management

• Lesson Quality Assurance

• Operational Consistency

• Leadership & Communication