Pool Lead & On-Deck Instructor (Part-Time)

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

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.