Summer Programs Lifeguard

SUMMER PROGRAMS LIFEGUARD

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship, and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging. 

We’re on the lookout for responsible, alert, and high-energy Lifeguards to join our awesome summer programs team! In this role, you’ll be the go-to hero of the pool; keeping campers and staff safe while making sure everyone is having a fun and memorable time during indoor swim activities.

This is a seasonal position working during six weeks of Summer Programs starting  June 1, 2026 and working from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday- Friday.

If you love the water, enjoy working with kids, and want a job where every day feels like summer, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in! 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Aquatics Director with supervising swimming activities for elementary-aged students at the indoor pool facility and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.

• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.

• Scans the pool and deck with undivided attention on swimmers to detect hazards or distress

• Assist with swim tests and supervise structured swim activities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment

• Collaborate with camp staff to support a fun and safe camp experience

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum age of 15.

• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent. If you are not certified you must be able to complete the certification program with the Aquatics Director.

• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent. If you are not certified you must be able to complete the certification program with the Athletic Trainer.

• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in warm, humid environments for extended periods of time.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to pull, push, stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop and kneel 

• Must possess auditory, verbal, and visual capabilities to adequately identify and communicate with distressed swimmers

• Light to moderate lifting up to 30 pounds may be required

Department: Auxiliary Programs

Reports To:  Director of Auxiliary Programs

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Seasonal

Pace offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 403(b) plan with a generous match, paid term life and disability insurances, supplemental insurance plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.paceacademy.org/careers and upload your cover letter, CV or resume, statement of teaching philosophy and references.

Please indicate where you learned of this job and your desired salary range. PDFs or Word documents are preferred. 

   Equal Employment Opportunity Employer