Full-Time

Lifeguard Manager

Premier Aquatics

Premier Aquatics

51-200 employees

Lifeguard staffing and aquatic facility management

Compensation Overview

$20 - $23/hr

Long Beach, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality
Required Skills
Management
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Be able to work a minimum of 3 days a week and have weekend and holiday availability.
  • Have at least 1 year of lifeguard experience or equivalent management experience.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification.
  • Demonstrate swimming proficiency and comfort submerging in depths exceeding 14 feet.
  • Be physically able to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours a day.
  • Be able to work in an outdoor environment exposed to natural elements.
  • Be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job and move or lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety of all visitors by enforcing facility policies.
  • Ensure Head Lifeguards and Lifeguards are effectively scanning and responding.
  • Facilitate daily operations at the facility as needed.
  • Fill in as a tower guard as needed.
  • Interact with patrons and support their satisfaction.
  • Respond to emergencies and provide backup assistance or appropriate care as needed.
  • Communicate with staff members and collaborate with other management teams.
  • Complete general facility setup, inventory, and restocking.
  • Complete daily reports.
  • Establish professional relationships with co-workers and clients.
  • Resolve conflicts with employees and patrons.
  • Conduct in-service training and evaluations.
  • Step into a variety of positions as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have 2 or more years of lifeguard or management experience.
  • Ability to work weekdays and weekends.
  • Strong customer service skills.

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