Spend this summer lifeguarding at a neighborhood pool near you! As a lifeguard for Sweetwater Pools, you will be responsible for ensuring all members and guests are safe in and around the pool, monitoring water chemistry, and cleanliness of the facility. Working as a lifeguard at Sweetwater is more than a summer job – its an opportunity to develop teamwork and leadership skills for your future. We provide substantial on-the-job training and our lifeguard alumni have gone on to become nurses, EMT’s, members of the military, Physician Assistants, and even Staffing Directors.

Pool Locations: We have pools all over the Atlanta area (Fulton, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, Forsyth, Paulding, Cherokee & Coweta). 

Age Requirement: Must be 15 for lifeguards and 14 for attendants. 

Competitive Pay: Starting pay $15-$18 depending on pool and experience. We offer time and ½ for working holiday weekends plus bonus incentives throughout the summer. 

Flexible Schedules – Seasonal Work – Mid - April to October 1^st

• Work 25-40 hours a week. 
• Flexible work schedules – we schedule you around school, vacations, sports & extracurricular activities 
• Shifts range from 4-7 hours a day depending on the pool

Training: We offer FREE Starguard Lifeguard certification classes. While spots last! You will receive a coupon code to register for class after your interview. 

• Pre-season on-site pool training (Paid) 
• In-service training (Paid) 

Referral Program: $25 for every friend you refer – work with your friends! 

Scholarship Opportunities: Each year Sweetwater gives up to 2,000 to help students towards their college tuition and reach their education goals. 

Pool Manager Duties

• • Scheduling staff and anticipating any scheduling issues in order to handle coverage properly. Assisting in the event of complications
  • Collaborating with near by managers/other staff to ensure complete shift coverage
  • Checking and maintaining proper chemical levels in pool
  • Ensure that the pools are vacuumed, chemical balanced, surrounding area is clean and inviting to guests
  • Backwash filters and maintain proper water levels
  • Supervise a staff ranging from 2-10 lifeguards and/or pool attendants
  • Oversee in-service training and safety auditing programs, ensuring compliance as it relates to staff training and facility operations items.
  • Provide regular guidance to staff at facility and employee-related maters (i.e. customer service, disciplinary, training, recruitment and selection)
  • Ensure safe environment for members by enforcing rules, mentoring/training guards, etc.
  • Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. (Flexible schedule)
  • Lifeguard as needed or required by location
  • Provide positive guest experience
  • Maintain staff rotations and breaks
  • Communication with Assistant Staffing Director, Staffing Director, Property Manager, Pool Committee, Area Supervisor, and Office Staff
  • Follow local health department protocol