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Getting Lifeguards and Staying a Step Ahead of the Competition

Finding quality, qualified lifeguards and lifeguard companies is no walk in the park and should never be taken lightly.  Just as being a lifeguard that works for a lifeguard company should ever be a casual decision.  It might not seem like much when you look at it, but lifeguards and lifeguard companies make a difference on the safety of the people in your pool and even the people around the pool.  However, a lot of companies take the job of a lifeguard for granted and do not go a step further in ensuring that the people they hire are, in fact, certified and competent enough for the job.

USA Management makes sure that we hire the right person for the job, provide them with all the necessary training, certifications, support and management that they need.  We also provide them with technology and safety standards to help them stay alert on the job as much as possible.

3 Important Safety steps for Lifeguard Companies:

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE RECRUITING & ON-BOARDING PROCESS

We as lifeguard companies should not just hire a person based on an "add we run" or a piece of paper that an applicant presents for a job opening– we have to make sure that we actually talk to the person that is applying, pre-screen their background, validate their accomplishments & certifications and evaluate their fitness for the job based on certain criteria.  Even then, the hiring process for lifeguards does not end with interviews. Lifeguard companies that want to be a responsible group of aquatic professionals have to make sure that all applicants pass the necessary training and certifications.  We need to further establish that candidates for a lifeguard job become a hundred percent confident that they are a good fit for the job.  Lifeguards that have completed their certification courses can finally start taking the steps of maturing into a professional water safety provider.  Furthermore, it is everyone's charge to help make sure that lifeguards skills are kept up to date and their lifesaving skills fresh

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING'S UP TO DATE

Lifeguard companies know that health and safety standards change on a regular basis.  This helps ensure that everyone will stays safe even with the changing times.  USA Management makes sure that all our lifeguard have the right certifications & training's at the very start – and that they continue updating these skills as time passes. Lifeguards have to be equipped not just with the right equipment but also the correct skills to respond to emergency situations both in the water and around the pool area.  We always ensure that our professional lifeguards are equipped with knowledge and experience for the job. Lifeguard companies that want to be a responsible group of aquatic professionals have to make sure that all applicants pass the necessary training and certifications.  We need to further establish that candidates for a lifeguard job become a hundred percent confident that they are a good fit for the job.  Lifeguards that have completed their certification courses can finally start taking the steps of maturing into a professional water safety provider.  Furthermore, it is everyone's charge to help make sure that lifeguards skills are kept up to date and their lifesaving skills fresh

FREQUENT AUDITS & INSPECTIONS INCREASE ALERTNESS

To ensure that our lifeguards on duty stay alert at all times, our pool supervisors make frequent and thorough surprise inspections.  Our supervisors are given just the right amount of pools to manage so that all of them – facilities and staff included – are in top shape and in full operation all day, every day.
What should I ask before hiring a lifeguard company?
  • How do you screen and verify each lifeguard?
  • Who supervises the guards, and how often do they visit?
  • What happens if a guard calls out?
  • Can you share references from similar facilities?
What insurance should a lifeguard company carry?

Ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability coverage, and request to be named as an additional insured. Also confirm workers’ compensation for the guards, so an on-the-job injury does not become your responsibility.

Is it better to hire our own lifeguards or use a lifeguard company?

In-house guards give you direct control, but you handle hiring, training, scheduling, and cover-ups yourself. A lifeguard company takes on recruiting, training, and supervision, and can bring backup staff, which suits facilities without a dedicated aquatics team.

Why does a supervisor's workload matter?

A supervisor who oversees too many pools cannot visit each one often enough to catch problems early. Ask how many sites each supervisor manages and how often they visit, since frequent, unannounced checks help guards stay alert.

How can I check that a lifeguard is truly certified?
  • Check the expiration date on each certification card
  • Confirm CPR, AED, and first aid are included, not just lifeguarding
  • Verify the card with the issuing organization
  • Ask when the guard last practiced rescue skills
What should I look for when I visit my pool to check on the guards?
  • Guards scan their zone constantly and do not use phones
  • Guards rotate stations so no one loses focus
  • Rescue tubes and equipment are within reach
  • A supervisor is visible and checking in
What background checks should lifeguards go through?

Because lifeguards work around children, screening typically includes identity verification, a criminal background check, and reference checks. Ask which checks are done and how recent they are, and whether they are repeated for returning staff each season.

What physical skills should a lifeguard candidate demonstrate?
  • A timed distance swim without stopping
  • Treading water for a set time using legs only
  • Retrieving a weighted object from the deep end
  • Responding to simulated rescue scenarios
How do lifeguard service contracts usually work?

Most contracts cover a defined season or period, with the start date set before opening day. Review what is included, such as training, supervision, and replacement staff, and how either side can end or renew the agreement.

What is the best way to switch lifeguard companies?
  • Review your contract for notice periods and end dates
  • Write down specific safety concerns and raise them first
  • Interview the new provider before ending the old one
  • Plan an overlap so there are no gaps in coverage