Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC · 8 hours ago
Learning Development Lead - Safety
Northville, MI 48167
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expGoldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC is dedicated to creating a vibrant and impactful environment for children learning to swim. The Learning Development Lead – Safety Operations is responsible for advancing a culture of vigilance and accountability across BHB facilities, ensuring the implementation of lifeguard training and safety protocols, and conducting safety evaluations.
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Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, in-water, and deck-level safety training aligned with Ellis Lifeguard Training Program standards
Reinforce Ellis core principles, including Zone Protection, Surveillance, Scanning, GID Recognition, and Immediate Response
Support the development and distribution of Ellis-aligned safety materials, emergency action plans (EAPs), and operational procedures
Lead onboarding and continuous safety training for Managers responsible for aquatic operations
Ensure all aquatic staff demonstrate competency in rescue skills, emergency response, and preventative lifeguarding practices
Support the Ellis Lifeguard Training Program by maintaining class organization, readiness, and compliance
Create class rosters before training sessions and update attendance, test results, and outcomes after each class
Track module completion, skills evaluations, and written exam progress, providing updates to participating locations three times per week
Maintain accurate digital records of certifications, evaluations, and completion status in accordance with BHB documentation requirements
Communicate training schedules, progress updates, and completion rates with instructors, school leadership, and operations teams
Conduct on-site Ellis-style safety audits, including surveillance observations and operational readiness assessments
Evaluate lifeguard and instructor performance using Ellis evaluation criteria and BHB standardized rubrics
Verify compliance with Ellis & Associates standards, company safety policies, and local regulatory requirements
Identify safety deficiencies and collaborate with local managers to implement corrective action plans
Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all safety records and personnel documentation
Coordinate and lead Ellis recertifications, in-services, and safety workshops locally and in designated markets
Stay current on Ellis & Associates updates, aquatic risk trends, and industry best practices
Promote continuous improvement through regular safety drills, performance feedback, and documented follow-up
Work cross-functionally with operations and safety teams to ensure alignment with Ellis standards
Serve as a subject matter expert and safety liaison for the operations team, regional managers, and school leadership teams
Support additional safety initiatives and administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Safety and Compliance
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aquatic safety, lifeguarding, or aquatic operations leadership
Demonstrated experience with Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Programs or equivalent
Strong understanding of preventative lifeguarding, surveillance techniques, and emergency response
Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Proficiency in Google Sheets and digital training record systems
Ability to manage multiple locations, deadlines, and frequent travel
Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certifications required
Preferred
Ellis Lifeguard Instructor experience in multi-site or franchise aquatic operations strongly preferred
Company
Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC
Goldfish Swim School was founded in 2005 by husband and wife team Chris and Jenny McCuiston.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dennis L.
Chief Technology Officer
Adrian Eagles
Chief Financial Officer
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2025-11-28
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