Internal Premier Employees - Pool Lead

Premier Swim Academy - Diamond Bar; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Swim Academy - Diamond Bar is seeking a part-time Pool Lead to act as on-site leader during shifts, oversee deck operations, and teach swim lessons with leadership responsibilities. This entry-level role ensures safe, organized, and high-quality swim lesson operations.

The Pool Lead serves as the primary on-site decision-maker when the Pool Manager is absent, supports instructors, maintains safety, and coordinates lesson flow and staff duties to meet Premier curriculum standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor pool environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and balance instruction with operational oversight
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and team success
• Reliable, punctual, and prepared for every shift
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification required
• Current Swim Instructor Certification required
• Previous experience in aquatics or swim lesson environments

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site leader during shifts when the Pool Manager is not present
• Oversee all wet-side operations, including lesson flow, lane usage, and deck organization
• Ensure all lessons start and end on time and meet company standards
• Serve as the first point of contact for on-deck issues
• Provide real-time direction and support to Swim Instructors
• Assign and adjust instructor responsibilities as needed during shifts
• Communicate shift priorities and expectations at the start of each shift
• Report instructor performance concerns to the Pool Manager
• Maintain a safety-first environment at all times
• Ensure staff are properly positioned and actively supervising
• Respond to incidents and manage them per company protocols
• Complete and submit incident reports the same day
• Escalate serious incidents to leadership when needed
• Teach assigned swim lessons while maintaining leadership responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction aligned with Premier curriculum
• Support Deck Leads and instructors through real-time coaching
• Reinforce training standards and expectations
• Provide feedback to support team growth and development

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Education

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification

Current Swim Instructor Certification

Job description

Compensation

$20.00 - $22.50/hour

Part-time, hourly

Summary

The Pool Lead is a part-time, entry-level leadership role at Premier Swim Academy. This position serves as the on-deck leader during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, organized, and high-quality swim lesson operations.

This is a dual-role position in which the Pool Lead will both teach swim lessons and oversee deck operations. They act as the primary decision-maker on-site when the Pool Manager is not present, supporting instructors, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring lessons run smoothly.

Essential Duties

• Act as the on-site leader during shifts when the Pool Manager is not present
• Oversee all wet-side operations, including lesson flow, lane usage, and deck organization
• Ensure all lessons start and end on time and meet company standards
• Serve as the first point of contact for on-deck issues
• Provide real-time direction and support to Swim Instructors
• Assign and adjust instructor responsibilities as needed during shifts
• Communicate shift priorities and expectations at the start of each shift
• Report instructor performance concerns and observations to the Pool Manager
• Maintain a safety-first environment at all times
• Ensure staff are properly positioned and actively supervising
• Respond to and manage incidents in accordance with company protocols
• Complete and submit incident reports the same day
• Escalate serious incidents immediately to leadership
• Teach assigned swim lessons while maintaining leadership responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction aligned with Premier curriculum
• Support Deck Leads and instructors through real-time coaching and guidance
• Reinforce training standards and expectations
• Provide feedback to support team growth and development

Minimum

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor pool environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and balance instruction with operational oversight
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and team success
• Reliable, punctual, and prepared for every shift
• Ability to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification
• Current Swim Instructor Certification
• Previous experience working in an aquatics or swim lesson environment

Preferred

• Previous swim instruction experience
• Experience in a leadership or senior instructor role
• Strong understanding of swim lesson structure and progression
• Interest in growing into a Pool Manager role

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in a pool environment
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and swimming
• Ability to lift, move, and assist children and equipment as needed
• Exposure to sun, heat, humidity, and chlorinated water
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergencies

What sets Premier apart?

Exciting Opportunities:Immerse yourself in a career that's not just about swim instructing - it's about creating memorable experiences by the water.

Professional Development:Elevate your skills with our exclusive leadership training and safety credentials, designed to boost your career and set you apart.

Build Your Resume:We're not just offering a job; we're offering a pathway to enhancing your resume and college applications. Make a splash with the right experience!

Team Spirit:Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for water safety and having a great time while doing it.

Our company is an at-will employer. This means that, regardless of any provision, either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause for notice.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.