Little Otter Swim School
Aquatics Team Lead/Supervisor
Full Time • Huntersville
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Lead with Purpose: Aquatics Team Leader/Supervisor
Join our mission to teach life-saving skills and make a real difference in children’s lives!
Do you have a passion for working with children and a heart for leading teams? At Little Otter Swim School, we believe in more than just teaching swim lessons—we're dedicated to helping children build life-saving skills and confidence in a fun, empowering environment.
As an Aquatics Team Leader/Supervisor, you'll have the unique opportunity to lead and develop a team of swim instructors while ensuring that our students are learning in a safe, positive, and supportive environment. If you’re excited to make a lasting impact in the community, we want you on our team!
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a team of enthusiastic swim instructors who are just as passionate about aquatics as you are!
- Ensure water safety and compliance in all classes.
- Mentor and develop new instructors, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.
- Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily operations with a focus on creating a fun, empowering experience for both instructors and students.
- Build a team-oriented culture that celebrates teamwork, growth, and personal development.
What You’ll Bring:
- 1–3 years of leadership or management experience (aquatics, coaching, or youth sports preferred).
- A desire for a long-term career in aquatics and education.
- Enthusiasm for working with children and empowering others to succeed.
- A commitment to building a strong, supportive team culture.
- Ability to work in water for up to 8 hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Little Otter Swim School?
At Little Otter, we don’t just teach swimming—we teach children life-saving skills that build their confidence and make a real impact. As part of our mission, you’ll work with a passionate, dedicated team that’s committed to growth, both personally and professionally. You’ll also receive support in your leadership journey through mentorship, training, and continuous development opportunities.
At Little Otter, we don’t just teach swimming—we teach children life-saving skills that build their confidence and make a real impact. As part of our mission, you’ll work with a passionate, dedicated team that’s committed to growth, both personally and professionally. You’ll also receive support in your leadership journey through mentorship, training, and continuous development opportunities.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our purpose-driven team!
Compensation: $35,360.00 per year

Imagine being a child’s first teacher, and helping prepare a lifetime of confidence in the water. Our instructors are at the heart of Little Otter Swim School and what truly brings the Little Otter difference to
Our goal is to create a remarkable experience for our students and parents and our fellow employees. One of the many reasons we have been named one of the best places to work by the Charlotte Business Journal.
Join us in accomplishing our vision to be a leading and active voice promoting and educating the children, parents, and the community about:
Join us in accomplishing our vision to be a leading and active voice promoting and educating the children, parents, and the community about:
- Swimming Skills
- Water Safety
- Drowning Prevention
- Cognitive and Developmental benefits of early and consistent exposure to the water
704-846-7946
info@littleotterswim.com
info@littleotterswim.com
Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.
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Paid training and a starting salary of $14.00 and up depending on experience.
Paid time off for part time and full time employees
Consistent year round schedule with a variety of shifts available; Mornings, Evenings & Saturdays
Teach in a comfortable nurturing environment with warm water in a state of the art facility.
Employee assistance program. Free confidential emotional, financial and legal counseling.
Continuous learning for instructors and customer care.