Lifeguard Manager

Premier Aquatics; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Aquatics is seeking a part-time Lifeguard Manager to oversee safety and daily operations at our outdoor aquatic facilities in California. You will mentor lifeguards, audit performance, supervise staff, and help run opening and closing procedures to ensure smooth, safe experiences for guests.

This role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and emergency readiness, with responsibilities including training sessions, daily reports, and enforcing policies across locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard experience required or equivalent management experience.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification required.
• Swimming proficiency and comfort with deep water.

Responsibilities

• Enforce facility safety policies and oversee lifeguard scanning and response.
• Supervise lifeguard and customer service staff across locations.
• Lead daily training, audits, and performance reviews.
• Complete daily reports and ensure opening/closing procedures run smoothly.
• Engage customers and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Management experience

StarGuard Elite Certification

Swimming proficiency

Job description

PART-TIME/HOURLY

TEAM MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR RAISE AFTER EVERY 60 SHIFTS

Compensation

$18.00 - $21.00/hour

Seasonal, hourly / Part-time, hourly

Summary

Embark on the role of Lifeguard Manager, where you will assume leadership in overseeing the safety and quality of Premier's day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities include improving lifeguards' skill sets daily through mentorship and audits, supervising the lifeguard and customer service staff, conducting efficient training sessions, ensuring day-of satisfaction for birthday party reservations, and enforcing facility rules rigorously. You will demonstrate elevated customer service skills and contribute to the seamless execution of opening and closing procedures. Elevate the standard of safety and professionalism in our aquatic environment.

Essential Duties

• Ensure the safety of all visitors by enforcing facility policies
• Ensure lifeguards are effectively scanning and responding
• Managers may facilitate daily operations at multiple locations
• Fill in as a tower guard as needed
• Patron interaction and satisfaction
• Respond to emergencies, and provide backup assistance, or appropriate care as needed
• Communicate with staff members and collaborate with other management teams
• The general facility setup, inventory, and restocking
• Complete daily reports
• Establish professional relationships with co-workers and patrons
• Conflict resolution with employees and patrons
• Conduct in-service training and evaluations
• Embrace a dynamic workday and a willingness to step into a variety of positions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum

• Be able to work a minimum of 3 days a week and have weekend and holiday availability
• 1 year of lifeguard experience or equivalent management experience
• Be able to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification
• Swimming proficiency and feels comfortable submerging in depths exceeding 8 feet

Preferred

• Have 2 or more years of lifeguard/management experience
• Ability to work weekdays and weekends
• Strong customer service skills

Physical

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours a day
• Work in an outdoor environment exposed to natural elements
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job and to 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 being outdoors

Benefits

WHAT SETS PREMIER AQUATICS APART?

Exciting Opportunities:

Immerse yourself in a career not just about lifeguarding - 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.

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.