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 create a safe, structured, and energetic swim environment for swimmers of all ages!
Position: Deck Manager
Locations: Orange, CT & New Haven, CTSchedule: Part-time | Flexible day, afternoon, evening & weekend hoursEmployment:Seasonal or Year-Round Opportunities Available
What You'll Do
- Supervise deck operations during swim lessons, programs, and events
- Lead, support, and communicate with swim instructors to ensure smooth class transitions and consistent safety protocols
- Serve as a main point of contact for parents, swimmers, and staff during your shift
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional pool deck
- Assist with calling classes, organizing lessons, and maintaining program flow
- Conduct daily staff briefings and help keep the team informed and on schedule
- Help ensure Bulldog Swim Academy’s safety and customer-service standards are consistently followed
- Step in as a leader and problem-solver when challenges arise
What We're Looking For
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Aquatics experience preferred, including head lifeguard, lead swim instructor, coach, childcare, or supervisory experience
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Current Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain
- Friendly, energetic, dependable, and solution-oriented attitude
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Why Join Bulldog Swim Academy?
- Fun, team-focused work environment
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for growth in aquatics education and management
- Staff training and professional development opportunities
- Seasonal or year-round employment
- Make a meaningful impact by helping swimmers develop confidence and essential water-safety skills
JOIN THE BULLDOG TEAM!
Whether you're looking for a seasonal leadership position, a part-time job, or a year-round opportunity, there’s a place for you at Bulldog Swim Academy!
Lead the deck. Support the team. Make a difference.
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!