Human Resources and Recruiting Manager

Job Description

Let’s skip the corporate clichés. You’re not just looking for another job, and we’re not just looking for another HR manager.

So let’s make this about you.

It’s about you loving people - and wanting to build a team where everyone feels like they belong.

It’s about you finding joy in the details - because behind every new hire is a system you’ve fine-tuned to make it seamless.

It’s about you craving meaningful impact - where your day-to-day shapes the culture, quality, and future of an entire company.

And it’s about you believing in the potential of people - whether they’re joining us for one season or growing with us for years.

Because here, you don’t just manage the hiring process. You shape the heart of Propel.

The Challenge You’ll Tackle

We’re growing fast, and the biggest thing standing in our way? Talent. We need incredible people to teach, lead, and bring our mission to life every single day. That’s where you come in.

As our HR & Recruiting Manager, you’ll be the architect behind our hiring and HR systems - focused on recruiting rockstar swim instructors and supporting our team with empathy, clarity, and consistency.

This is a hybrid role: some work can be done remotely, but being on-site regularly is essential to lead interviews and stay connected to our team culture.

Your First 90 Days at Propel

30-Day Goal: Build relationships and learn the ropes.

Outcome: Understand our hiring needs, culture, and systems inside and out.

Shadow applicant reviews and interviews

Meet our leadership team and observe team dynamics

Audit existing hiring platforms, job posts, and applicant pipelines

Identify 2–3 quick wins to improve the candidate experience

60-Day Goal: Take ownership of swim instructor hiring.

Outcome: Consistently attract, interview, and hire strong-fit candidates.

Launch and manage job ads across key platforms

Organize a successful Propel hiring event or campaign

Refine interview guides and improve onboarding flow

Create clear communication touchpoints for candidates

90-Day Goal: Elevate our People Ops foundation.

Outcome: Implement systems that make hiring, onboarding, and HR smooth and scalable.

Update and relaunch our employee handbook

Streamline new hire workflows in OneTeam360, iClass Pro, and Homebase

Launch a recognition plan tied to birthdays, anniversaries, and promotions

Propose 2 new ideas to improve staff culture and retention programs

Skills That Make You a Great Fit

Soft Skills:

You’re warm, trustworthy, and naturally make people feel seen. You balance empathy with clarity, and you’re not afraid to ask hard questions when needed. Organization is your love language. So is a well-timed spreadsheet. You’re the type of person people come to when they need something done - and done right.

Technical Skills:

You know your way around recruiting platforms, hiring workflows, and scheduling tools. You don’t need to be an HR policy wizard (yet), but you’re resourceful, adaptable, and tech-savvy. Experience with task management (Trello) or applicant tracking systems is a plus, but not required.

Why Propel?

Competitive Pay: $50,000-$65,000/year, depending on experience

Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely when it makes sense; be on-site when it matters most

Full-Time Benefits: Health insurance (up to 100% covered), PTO, free uniforms, and family swim discounts

Team-First Culture: This is a place where people root for each other - and it shows

Perks & Joy: Company meals, birthday snacks, hiring event treats, and the occasional team outing (because work should be fun, too)

Room to Grow: As we scale, you’ll have the chance to grow this department - and your career.

Your Call to Action

If you’ve read this far, you clearly care - and that’s exactly who we’re looking for.

We’d love to hear from you.

Fill out our application info and provide short answers to these 3 questions in the space provided below.

Why does this role excite you?

What strengths would you bring to our team?

How can we best connect with you for a conversation this week?

We read every thoughtful response. And we respond to the ones that feel human.

If that’s you - we can’t wait to meet you.

To expedite the hiring process, consider applying directly on our website at Description

Propel Swim Academy is a locally owned and operated swim school. Our passion is connecting with our swimmers and staff to create an incredible experience. Propel Swim Academy currently has one location in South Riding, Virginia, and is actively looking to expand over the next year! We are looking for career-oriented candidates who are looking to grow with our business. We're excited to meet you!

Full-time

Hybrid remote