leadership Roles

Lead a Team. Launch Careers. Make Waves.

Are you a high-energy leader with the grit to run a high-volume business and the humility to coach a diverse team to greatness? We are looking for disciplined, mission-driven managers to lead our team into its next chapter of growth.

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Company

More Than Just a Car Wash

Rising Tide is a family-owned social enterprise that believes a car wash can—and should—do more. Our vision is to prove that autism is a competitive advantage for business by delivering an exceptional guest experience powered by neurodivergent professionals. We’ve built a high-performing service organization with industry leading success in member experience and a retention rate five times higher than our competitors. When you join us, you’re joining a "leadership laboratory" dedicated to excellence, inclusion, and visible community impact.

Process

What Leading Our Team Is Like

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80% on the floor

You’ll spend the majority of your time on the floor, modeling standards and solving problems in real-time with your team.

Coaching Over Commanding

You are a mentor first. We believe "clear is kind," using radical candor and structured feedback to help every individual thrive.

Deliberately Developmental

We invest in your growth just as much as our associates'. You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team as you master every role.

A Prototyping Culture

We don’t just talk about ideas; we test them. We work together to iterate on processes and design systems that work for everyone.

Role

Location Manager

Some of our managers come with lots of experience, some come with none. Regardless of where you start, our training program is designed to help you develop the skills you need to run a location and lead a team.

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Job Responsibilities

Run the Day

Supervise daily site operations in a fast-paced, hands-on outdoor setting.

Coach & Manage

Train and schedule a high-performance team of 35, coordinating training and providing "in-the-moment" feedback.

Drive Results

Lead the sales team to exceed membership goals and monitor KPIs to elevate the guest experience.

Own Site Readiness

Ensure the tunnel, equipment, and grounds are clean, safe, and operating smoothly.

Be the “Mayor”

Delight guests by greeting them by name, resolving issues promptly, and making every visit feel personal.

Management At Rising Tide

Your Path to Mastery: Two Ways to Lead

Whether you’re eager to lead and looking for your first big break or a seasoned pro ready to hit the ground running, we have a path for you.

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The Rising Tide Management Training Program

While the starting lines look different, the destination is the same: The Rising Tide Management Training Program. Both paths are designed to equip you with the technical grit, operational discipline, and inclusive coaching skills needed to become a Certified Location Manager. No matter where you start, you’ll graduate with the ability to run a high-volume business and launch the careers of a truly extraordinary team.

The Manager in Training Program

The Foundation for Future Leaders

Who it’s for: High-potential individuals at any stage of their career.

The Vibe: You have the hunger, the humility, and the heart—we provide the blueprint. This program is open to anyone who is ready to roll up their sleeves, learn our systems from the ground up, and prove they have what it takes to lead.

The Focus: Mastery of every role, from the tunnel to the front office, with a heavy emphasis on our unique "People Development" philosophy.

The Fast Track Manager Program

The Accelerator for Experienced Pros

Who it’s for: Candidates with 2–4 years of management experience, specifically in high-volume car wash or restaurant environments.

The Vibe: You’ve already managed P&Ls, high-performance teams, and complex operations. You’re ready to move quickly through the basics and dive straight into the Rising Tide way of doing business.

The Focus: Rapid integration into our culture and mission. We leverage your existing expertise to get you certified and leading your own site in three to six months.

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Which path
is yours?

Whatever your experience, if you have the grit to execute and the humility to learn, we’re ready to help you make waves.

Role Expectations

Excellence in every detail, effort in every task.

Follow processes with discipline

Always give full effort

Prioritize guest experience

Meet challenges with curiosity

Lead with humility

Provide clear & honest feedback

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