For how long must a Big Blue Swim School have at least 2 fully-trained managers on staff?

According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if this is your first Big Blue Swim School location, you are required to have at least two fully-trained or "certified" managers on staff for the first six months of operation. After this initial period, the requirement decreases to at least one fully-trained person on staff. This individual is also known as a "Certified Manager".

This requirement ensures that new Big Blue Swim School locations have sufficient expertise and supervision during the critical early months of operation. Having two certified managers allows for better coverage, support, and adherence to Big Blue Swim School's standards and procedures. It also provides a buffer in case one manager is unavailable due to illness, vacation, or other reasons.

For franchisees who own multiple Big Blue Swim School locations, there is an option to hire a Certified Manager to supervise up to ten schools, known as a "Regional Manager". This provides flexibility for experienced franchisees to manage multiple locations efficiently while still maintaining the required level of expertise and oversight. This policy reflects Big Blue Swim School's focus on maintaining quality and consistency across all franchise locations, especially during the initial phase of operation.