reliable aquatic staffing
A Better Managed Pool
Starts with the Right People
We recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and support professional lifeguards
and pool attendants for communities and commercial facilities.
Trained staff
Reliable Scheduling
Ongoing Supervision
The right staff for your facility
Lifeguards, Pool Attendants or Both?
Certified Lifeguards
Active pool surveillance
Emergency response and rescue
Safety checks and rule enforcement
Water and facility monitoring
Pool Attendants
Member and guest check-in
HOA and club policy enforcement
Water testing and light cleaning
Facility organization and upkeep
Pool attendants do not replace certified lifeguards where lifeguard coverage is required
full-service aquatic staffing
We Handle More Than the Schedule
Recruiting & Hiring
We find dependable people who represent your property well.
Certification & Training
Lifeguards are certified and staff receive ongoing training.
Scheduling & Coverage
We build schedules that meet your needs and local requirements
Site-Specific Preparation
We learn your rules, policies, and operational expectations.
Supervision & Accountability
Managers provide regular oversight and performance management.
Administrative Support
We handle paperwork, records, payroll, and compliance.
Recruiting & Hiring
We find dependable people who represent your property well.
Certification & Training
Lifeguards are certified and staff receive ongoing training.
Scheduling & Coverage
We build schedules that meet your needs and local requirements
Site-Specific Preparation
We learn your rules, policies, and operational expectations.
Administrative Support
We handle paperwork, records, payroll, and compliance.
Supervision & Accountability
Managers provide regular oversight and performance management.
trained for your pool
Prepared Staff Create
Safer, Better-Run Facilities
Weekly safety inspections help identify concerns with pumps, filters, circulation, and recirculation equipment before they become larger operational problems.
Professional Lifeguard Training
Certified lifeguards trained in CPR, First Aid, and emergency response by StarGuard Elite
Site-Specific Orientation
Staff learn your pool rules, emergency action plans, and daily operations.
Continued In-Season Support
StarGuard Elite comes to Atlanta to audit lifeguards and facilities.
A Commercial Pool Program Built Around Your Property
Tell Us About Your Pool
We learn about your facility, season, and coverage needs.
Receive a Staffing Recommendation
The right mix of lifeguards, attendants, and schedules.
Prepare for the Season
We recruit, train, and prepare staff for a smooth start.
Receive Ongoing Support
We provide supervision, updates, and responsive communication
Tell Us About Your Pool
We learn about your facility, season, and coverage needs.
Receive a Staffing Recommendation
The right mix of lifeguards, attendants, and schedules.
Prepare for the Season
We recruit, train, and prepare staff for a smooth start.
Receive Ongoing Support
We provide supervision, updates, and responsive communication
Current client support
Planning a Pool Party?
Request trained lifeguards for eligible events at pools managed by Sweetwater.
Pool party informationRequest a Commercial Bid
Take Pool Staffing
Off Your To-Do List
Tell us about your facility and staffing needs.
We’ll recommend a program built around your property.
Proudly Serving the Southeast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a lifeguard and a pool attendant?
Certified lifeguards are responsible for active pool surveillance, emergency response and rescue, safety checks, and enforcement of pool rules. Pool attendants support day-to-day facility operations with responsibilities such as member and guest check-in, HOA or club policy enforcement, water testing, light cleaning, and facility organization and upkeep. Pool attendants do not replace certified lifeguards where lifeguard coverage is required.
Does every commercial or community pool need lifeguards?
Not every commercial or community pool requires lifeguard coverage. Staffing requirements can depend on the type of facility, location, local regulations, pool operations, and the needs or policies of the property. Sweetwater can review your facility and recommend whether lifeguards, pool attendants, or a combination of both is appropriate.
Does Sweetwater Pools handle recruiting, hiring, and scheduling?
Yes. Sweetwater provides full-service aquatic staffing, including recruiting and hiring staff, building schedules around facility needs and applicable requirements, and helping maintain coverage throughout the season. Sweetwater also handles administrative support such as paperwork, records, payroll, and staffing compliance.
What responsibilities can Sweetwater pool attendants have?
Pool attendants can support a variety of non-lifeguarding responsibilities depending on the facility. These may include member and guest check-in, enforcing HOA or club policies, water testing, light cleaning, monitoring the facility, and helping keep pool areas organized and well maintained.
Can Sweetwater Pools staff seasonal community pools?
Yes. Sweetwater can build seasonal staffing programs around a community or facility’s operating schedule and coverage needs. The team recruits, trains, and prepares staff before the season and provides scheduling, supervision, communication, and ongoing support while the pool is open.
What training and certifications do Sweetwater lifeguards receive?
Sweetwater lifeguards are trained in CPR, First Aid, emergency response, and professional lifeguarding through StarGuard Elite. Staff also receive site-specific orientation so they understand the property’s pool rules, emergency action plans, and daily operating procedures. The program includes continued in-season support and oversight.
Does Sweetwater supervise lifeguards and pool attendants after they are placed at our facility?
Yes. Sweetwater’s staffing service extends beyond simply placing employees at a pool. Managers provide ongoing supervision, performance management, scheduling support, and communication throughout the season. Sweetwater also provides continued in-season training support. StarGuard Elite conducts lifeguard audits in the Atlanta market.