ABOUT US
Upcountry Lifeguards is based in Greenville, SC. Our lifeguard company employs and trains Red Cross guards, trained in lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and first aid.
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We are more than a lifeguard company. Upcountry Lifeguards also provides pool management, CPO services, as well as staffing for private aquatic events.
Many of our clients also rely on Upcountry for their pool marketing and management. If you need help with your pool's membership numbers, outreach, social media, paid media, or administration... You've come to the right place!
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OUR TEAM
Sara Hinson
Founder & President
Sara brings 15 years of global operations experience combined with 15 years of aquatics experience to Upcountry Lifeguards. She's expert in large-scale operations management, digital marketing and advertising, and strategy. For fun, find her at the pool, reading post-apocalyptic fiction or teaching a lifeguard class.
Jacob Hinson
Designer, HR
Jacob is a graphic designer, writer, and theology nerd. He runs HR for Upcountry Lifeguards, finding and nurturing the best and brightest. In his free time, you can catch him at a Gamecocks Football game or on the tennis court.
Cole Fraser
Recruitment
Cole has experience lifeguarding both public and private swimming pools, and is an excellent swim coach and learn-to-swim instructor, with years of experience in competitive swimming. He graduates in 2024 and plans to major in marine science.