District Operations Manager

Company Description

Jump into a career at FOSS! It is no secret that at FOSS, we Love Water. We were founded on the premise that anyone can learn to swim well, unlocking opportunities for a lifetime. Since 1993, we’ve been helping kids and adults swim more safely and achieve their dreams. FOSS is a premier swim school with 29+ schools across the Midwest and we are poised for growth. You’ll find a welcoming place full of diverse perspectives where YOU, and your work, matter. Collaboration and a willingness to learn are keys to what drives us forward.

Position Purpose

The District Operations Manager is responsible for collaborating with corporate leaders to implement district operational strategies to ensure organizational effectiveness and district profitability through leading, developing, and mentoring staff; planning, overseeing best practice adherence, ensuring high quality Swim Path curriculum, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction; and ensuring optimal pool and facility standards. This leader is an action-oriented self-starter with a high level of people development, problem solving and process improvement skills. Join our FOSS Leadership team today!

This position is based out of our Chicago, Illinois metro and will oversee schools Glenview, Highland Park, Libertyville, South Barrington, and Sun Prairie,

Job Functions

Operational and Financial Performance

• Collaborate with corporate leaders to plan and implement financial goals for district including lesson and retail revenue, controllable expenses, staffing levels, inventory management and other aspects of the district’s financial success.
• Participate in goal setting and change management processes and lead team to support meeting business goals.
• Lead school management team to plan and manage class enrollments, registration process, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Utilize KPI metrics to build plans of action and drive business results.
• Ensure a safe workplace by practicing company safety policies and procedures.

Staffing and Talent Management

• Create and maintain an effective staffing model across district to ensure high quality customer experiences.
• Develop talent to meet district and company leadership needs including a bench.
• Review and optimize organizational effectiveness by collaborating with corporate leaders to develop and implement people strategies that maintain an empowering and motivating work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to build trusted and effective relationships to advance an organizational culture that lives the FOSS Cultural Pillars and Guiding Principles.
• Lead Onboarding activities to ensure new leaders are properly engaged in the company training program and are welcomed onto the team.
• Mentor and collaborate with leaders to set clear goals that empower and motivate them to meet priorities.
• Lead innovation and positive change in district and across the organization.
• Coach and counsel leaders regarding individual performance and other career development opportunities, taking corrective action when necessary.

Program Management

• Ensure school leaders are managing team SwimPath and program curriculum related requirements.
• Lead school management team through Program Evaluations, Level Recommendations, and Walk Back conversation best practices.

Customer Engagement and Community Partnership

• Build relationships with customers to create loyalty and excitement for the FOSS brand, purpose, programming, and community.
• Manage metrics such as OSAT to ensure quality standards are being met or exceeded.
• Manage escalated customer relations needs quickly and efficiently ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with corporate leaders to plan and implement customer outreach and community engagement initiatives, partnering with external organizations or vendors as necessary.
• Function as a FOSS brand ambassador and champion for safe swimming programs.

Pool and General Facility Management

• Understand the operations of the pump room equipment and maintenance needs.
• Ensure school teams are following routine maintenance schedule for pool and pump room equipment and chemicals to uphold optimal working order and safety standards.
• Execute School Visit Guides monthly to track ongoing results and communicate wins and opportunities with the team in real time.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with equivalent amount of hands-on experience or training necessary to meet the essential functions of the position.
• 3+ years of retail, health and fitness, restaurant, or other related experience in managing multi-unit profitability, customers relations, and staff.
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually and as a team.
• Flexibility to manage a shifting work schedule to accommodate school hours of operations including nights and weekends.
• Geographically located in the Chicagoland area.
• Demonstrate aptitude for analyzing data, reports, or related documents to drive decision making.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to manage confidential and sensitive information, possess a high degree of personal integrity and sound judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas to internal teams and external partners or vendors.
• Ability to participate in organizational, employee or community engagement events, as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Working Conditions (if applicable)

In this exempt position, work is expected to be delivered within established deadlines and quality standards. While performing the duties of this position, incumbents may be required to do all or some of the following, with or without accommodation:

• Ability to work in water and demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Work in an indoor pool facility that will be warm and humid with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
• Ability to work in areas exposed to noise, chemicals, and industrial equipment and supplies.
• Speak with others, including children, using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
• Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 15 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance.
• Review documents, computer monitors or displays with potentially small print.
• Operate a computer, handheld device such as an iPad, phone and other common office tools or controls.
• Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement.

Team Member Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Leadership Development & Advancement Opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount – 25% off Retail
• Free Swim Lessons for Immediate Family Members
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account / Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Growing Company
• Referral Bonuses
• *Benefits vary by full-time and part-time

Come Grow with Us!

Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 29+ locations across the Midwest and decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers. We are growing and hiring swim professionals for roles across all our schools.

This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we believe and have proven success with internally promoting our talented team members to advance their careers. We provide continuous trainings and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity. Check out this link to learn more about our team members. https://vimeo.com/760077423

EEO Statement

Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description reflects the details which are generally necessary to describe the essential functions and requirements of this position and should not be construed as the only one that may be necessary for this position.

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