District Operations Manager- Full-Time
Location: Highland Park, IL, 60035
What you will be doing:
Operational and Financial Performance:

• Collaborate with corporate leaders to set financial goals.
• Lead team to support business goals through effective management of revenue, expenses, and staffing.
• Utilize metrics to drive business results and ensure workplace safety.
• Staffing and Talent Management:
• Develop and maintain effective staffing models.
• Mentor and develop talent to meet district and company leadership needs.
• Lead onboarding activities and provide ongoing support for career development.

Program Management:

• Ensure adherence to swim curriculum and program requirements.
• Lead program evaluations and implement best practices.
• Customer Engagement and Community Partnership:
• Build customer loyalty and excitement for the FOSS brand.
• Manage customer relations and community engagement initiatives.
• Pool and General Facility Management:
• Oversee pool equipment maintenance and safety standards.
• Track ongoing results and communicate with the team in real-time.

Experience You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in managing multi-unit profitability and staff.
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying work schedules.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• Work in warm and humid indoor pool facilities.
• Ability to work in areas exposed to noise, chemicals, and industrial equipment.
• Physical ability to teach swim curriculum and perform related tasks.
• Capacity to operate common office tools and devices.
• Ability to focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgment.

What is it for you:

• Leading provider of swim lessons with a focus on safety and skill development.
• Operating in Libertyville, Highland Park, South Barrington, and Sun Prairie, WI.
• FOSS Leadership team to make a difference in swim education and community engagement.
• outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment
• Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits