Full-Time

Swim Lesson Manager

Updated on 9/4/2026

Premier Aquatics

Premier Aquatics

51-200 employees

Lifeguard staffing and aquatic facility management

Compensation Overview

$19 - $22/hr

Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Training (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Previous swim instructor experience.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification.
  • Must be outgoing, responsible, and reliable.
  • Must teach swim lessons at least once a week.
  • Must consistently be available Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Must be able to teach swim lessons in the water for up to 8 hours.
  • Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job and move or lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
  • May be exposed to prolonged periods of outdoor work.
Responsibilities
  • Review and confirm the daily swim lesson roster.
  • Communicate program and curriculum goals to families.
  • Serve as a point of contact for swim instructors during lessons.
  • Instruct weekly swim lessons in the water and provide in-water support for other lessons as needed.
  • Apply feedback from the Aquatics Facility Manager to improve lesson quality.
  • Collaborate with instructors during and after lessons to provide feedback and enhance their coaching.
  • Approve swim lesson graduation for students.
  • Run and teach Parent and Me lessons as needed.
  • Oversee and run Aqua Aerobics programs.
  • Professionally document detailed reports, comments, and other interactions with staff and customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 6 months of swim instructor experience.
  • Knowledge of Jackrabbit Technologies and/or OneTeam360.
  • StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification.

Premier Aquatics provides professional lifeguard staffing and full aquatic facility management for cities, HOAs, military installations, hotels, and private facilities in California, Arizona, and Utah. Its services cover lifeguard staffing, complete facility operations, customized safety programs, equipment maintenance, and member management, with every team member certified in Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid. The company stands out through its large West Coast footprint, long-term contracts (including the U.S. Marine Corps and Lincoln Military Housing), and its connection to The Safer Swimmer network, enabling a wide range of aquatic solutions under one brand. Its goal is to keep facilities safe, well-maintained, and compliant while providing clients with reliable, scalable support.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Aliso Viejo, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The company is actively hiring lifeguards, supervisors, and pool managers in 2026.
  • Expanded roles across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC indicate continued customer demand.
  • Pool Operator courses and advancement paths support internal promotion and recurring labor supply.

What critics are saying

  • Premier Aquatics depends on seasonal lifeguard labor, risking understaffing every spring and summer.
  • The Alexandria employer pages expose low compensation and housing deductions, pressuring retention.
  • Premier Enterprises Inc. signs and Virginia contact details suggest legal entity complexity and compliance risk.

What makes Premier Aquatics unique

  • Premier Aquatics still wins on turnkey lifeguard staffing and pool management across DMV markets.
  • Free Red Cross lifeguard training lowers hiring friction and speeds seasonal workforce deployment.
  • Area Supervisor roles show a multi-pool operating model, not a single-site staffing shop.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours