Extremely busy job. Poor management and ownership. - Front Desk SwimLabs Employee Review

3.0
Feb 21, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Adorable kiddos taking swim lessons and interacting with them in the lobby was always the highlight. Super busy so days typically move quickly and there's lots to do. Younger staff presents a fun work environment. It's a growing company (this location is not part of the franchise) so there's a lot of room for input and contributions for how to make it better.

Cons

Very high expectations in contrast to mediocre hourly pay. Ownership does not know how to manage a team at a distance. Lots of blame getting shoved off onto GM. Extremely overworked GM = things fall through the cracks a lot Lack of professionalism in many ways, huge problem with employee retention, some really nasty clients yet we were beholden to the threat of a bad Yelp or Google review. While there is room for employee input and taking initiative, this may not always be met with acknowledgement or reward from management.

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5.0
May 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great work environment: SwimLabs offers a supportive and friendly atmosphere, where team collaboration is highly valued. Coaches and staff genuinely care about the swimmers' progress, making it a positive place to work.

Cons

High-tech systems can be overwhelming: While the technology can greatly benefit swimmers, it can be challenging for coaches who aren’t as tech-savvy. There’s a learning curve with the video systems and software that can sometimes slow down workflow or become frustrating when things don’t run smoothly.

3.0
May 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

People-wise, a very fun place to work. Definitely attracts the kind of nice, positive people you want to be around.

Cons

Little to no direction from management the vast majority of the time; very much a "sink or swim" kind of job. High staff turnover since most were high school students. Office staff were often hired to work part-time but ended up working far more than they agreed to; coaches tended to have the opposite problem, being promised so many hours but scheduled (and paid) for less.

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