Deck Lead & On-Deck Coach — Swim School Leadership

Premier Swim Academy - Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Swim Academy - Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a Deck Lead to supervise on-deck operations, ensure safety, and support instructors during each shift. You will facilitate lesson flow, communicate with families, and coordinate with admins to maintain high standards of program execution.

The role requires in-water work, strong communication, and a willingness to coach staff while maintaining safety in a warm, humid pool environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an internal Premier Swim Academy team member in good standing.
• Availability for Wednesday - Saturday.
• Minimum 3 months of experience as a Swim Instructor or Deck Support.
• Understand PSA lesson structure, advancement process, and safety procedures.
• Ability to proactively identify hazards and take corrective action.
• Confident communication with parents, instructors and admins.
• Ability to lead by example and provide on-the-spot coaching.
• Comfortable performing in-water work and assisting with lessons.
• Stand/walk on pool deck for extended periods in warm, humid environment.
• Must obtain and maintain StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant presence on the pool deck to support instructors.
• Communicate lesson times to instructors; monitor pacing and flow.
• Review daily schedules in Jackrabbit and Evolia and address issues.
• Confirm instructors and classes are assigned to the correct bin colors.
• Conduct full facility walk-throughs to identify hazards.
• Verify pool chemistry levels and monitor readings.
• Manage swimmer traffic to maintain class flow and safety.
• Guide viewing room guests on where to go and what to expect.
• Serve as the communication bridge between parents and instructors.
• Communicate student level changes to parents and admins.
• Support advancement evaluations and the process.
• Lead cleaning, opening, and closing duties; assist with lessons.
• Coach staff and provide on-the-spot feedback.
• Complete shift reporting in OneTeam360 and ensure security.

Skills

Communication skills

Hazard identification

Leadership

In-water work

Reliability

Education

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Premier Swim Academy - Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a Deck Lead to supervise on-deck operations, ensure safety, and support instructors during each shift. You will facilitate lesson flow, communicate with families, and coordinate with admins to maintain high standards of program execution.

The role requires in-water work, strong communication, and a willingness to coach staff while maintaining safety in a warm, humid pool environment.