Make a Splash in a Mission-Driven Organization

At Emler Swim & Gym, we’re on a mission to save lives by teaching children to swim—and we’re growing. We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance operations across multiple locations, ensuring our schools are safe, high-performing, and always ready to deliver exceptional experiences to families. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and team leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Facilities operate safely and efficiently with minimal downtime
• Maintenance issues are resolved proactively—not reactively
• Strong vendor partnerships delivering quality and cost control
• Scalable systems that support Emler’s continued growth

As Facilities Manager, you will own the performance, reliability, and scalability of maintenance operations across our swim schools:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop maintenance coordinators and team members
• Build scalable processes, standards, and preventive maintenance programs
• Partner with Operations and Construction on facility planning and capital projects

Operations & Execution

• Oversee all facility systems: pools, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building infrastructure
• Ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues with minimal disruption to operations
• Implement systems to track maintenance activity, trends, and performance

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance
• Negotiate cost-effective service agreements
• Develop and manage annual maintenance budgets and forecasts

Continuous Improvement

• Use data and reporting to anticipate needs and drive proactive planning
• Standardize best practices across all locations
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

Experience:

• 5+ years in facilities, maintenance, or construction management
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Experience managing multi-site operations (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of HVAC, pool systems, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to build systems, processes, and scalable solutions
• High ownership mindset with strong prioritization and decision-making skills

Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Why Join Emler?

• Annual bonus eligibility 8% of salary 
• Phone allowance per paycheck of $50 

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plan options

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans at discounted rates

• 401k with employer matching

• Paid Time Off 

• Discounted rates on pet insurance 

• Discounts on products and services through LifeMart

• Mission-driven, people-first culture
• Growing, multi-state organization with career advancement opportunities
• High visibility role partnering with operations and construction leadership
• Opportunity to build scalable systems and influence long-term facility strategy

Work Environment & Schedule

• Combination of office, on-site facility, and pool environments
• Hybrid flexibility based on business needs
• Full-time schedule with occasional evenings/weekends as needed

Travel

• Regular travel to local and regional locations
• Occasional out-of-state travel

The position will remain open for up to 30 days from the posting date or until it is filled, whichever comes first.

Emler Swim and Gym and our partner brands participate in E-Verify to ensure all team members are authorized to work in the U.S. All applicants are subject to a background check following a conditional offer of employment.