Jay Canaday to Serve as VP of Operations; Melissa McGarvey Elevated to VP of Aquatics
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESSWIRE / March 27, 2024 / British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise, is pleased to announce that Jay Canaday has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, while Melissa McGarvey has been promoted to Vice President of Aquatics.
Since 2019, Canaday has assisted franchisees in maximizing their growth and profitability while mentoring franchise business coaches to ensure that British Swim School continues to provide top-notch support at all levels of the franchise brand. A 15-year veteran in the franchising world, Canaday previously served in coaching and director roles and is thrilled to take the next step forward.
"To be involved with a brand like British Swim School where I can have an impact not only on our internal and franchisee teams but also to make a difference in saving children's lives means a lot," he pointed out. "And now in this new role, I'm able to take the next step forward professionally while furthering the positive community impact from our franchisees, our team, and the thousands of families we're able to impact."
McGarvey, a member of British Swim School since 2017, transitions into her role as Vice President after serving as Director of Aquatics. Her primary focus is on fostering innovation and upholding excellence through the British Swim School curriculum. She achieves this by ensuring comprehensive training and resource provision, empowering franchisees and their teams to maintain the high standards of the aquatics program. McGarvey emphasizes that her promotion underscores the brand's significant strides and advancements in recent years.
"Moving into this role signifies the work our ‘swim family' has done to grow this business together," she noted. "While I'm proud of this accomplishment, these promotions also say a lot about the trajectory of the British Swim School brand and the team of professionals driving it forward."
For over 40 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills by teaching infants, children, and adults of all ages the skills needed for water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development. Its mission -ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.
"Jay and Melissa have been vital to our success since they joined the team," said Ashley Gundlach, President of British Swim School. "It's a testament to their work ethic and dedication to British Swim School's mission of providing the best swim safety education and franchisee support that has allowed them to grow into these new roles and I am so excited for this next chapter for our brand."
For more information about British Swim School, visit https://britishswimschool.com/.
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About British Swim School
British Swim School, the nation's most established swim school franchise, with over 40 years in business, believes that every individual, regardless of age or ability, should have the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. Offering lessons for babies, children, and adults, the brand is dedicated to its mantra, "Survival of the Littlest," focusing first on the survival skills needed to survive a water accident, then moving on to stroke development and more advanced skills. Not only does British Swim Schools give peace of mind to countless families who seek the essential life skills the brand offers their children, but the purpose-driven franchise also offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs who seek a fulfilling business venture with a sound foundation, low investment, and easily scalable model. Part of the Buzz Franchise Brands family, British Swim School currently operates over 350 schools across the United States and Canada.
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SOURCE: British Swim School
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