Hire a Certified Lifeguard

New Jersey: Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Verona, Clifton & Caldwell
New York:  Westchester County, Putnam County

 
​LIFEGUARDS ARE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 & WE FOLLOW ​CDC/NJ PROTOCOLS
​THE U.S. IS EXPERIENCING A NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF LIFEGUARDS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC
RESERVE EARLY FOR THE BEST CHANCE AT FINDING AN AVAILABLE GUARD

Lifeguards will:

• Visit your property in advance so they're familiar with the pool and deck features, your emergency action plan, restroom facilities, and any other pertinent details. If the lifeguard isn't available for the advance visit, a Lifecycle Aquatics staff member will do the property review and relay information to the guard.
• Arrive with all necessary equipment: safety tube, whistle, CPR mask and basic first-aid kit.
• Arrive in appropriate attire, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Provide constant, vigilant surveillance of the pool and immediate deck area to help ensure the safety of all present. Note: Guards may require short breaks depending on the length of the party. This will be clarified in your lifeguard contract.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of all persons.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required, and until the arrival, if necessary, of emergency care services.
• Note, if ever the guard must attend to a guest, he or she will need to clear the pool until the situation is resolved.

HOURS BOOKED	COST
2 Hours (minimum)	$125
3 Hours	$165
4 Hours	$215
Each additional 1/2 hour over 4 hours	$25 per 1/2 hour

ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY:
Rush Charge:
$30 if booking within 72 hours of the event.
Travel Surcharge:
If event is more than 5 miles from Central Montclair we apply a travel surcharge of $15 for every 5-10 extra miles of travel.

How to Book a Lifeguard

Book and pay immediately, or fill out a Lifeguard Request Form.
​After we match you with an available lifeguard, we'll send you a contract confirming all the details.

book and pay immediately

Lifeguard Request Form

MORE ABOUT POOL PARTY PLANNING

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW MUCH NOTICE IN NEEDED?
We require minimum 72 hours notice for an event. If you need a guard more quickly, send in a request and we'll do our best to book a guard. If we secure a guard with three days or less notice, a $30 rush fee will apply.

HOW MANY LIFEGUARDS ARE NEEDED?
One lifeguard is usually sufficient for up to 25 swimmers of varying ability. Our lifeguard coordinator will work with you to finalize the number of lifeguards needed based on your party and pool size.

DO THE LIFEGUARDS CONDUCT GAMES OR SWIMMING LESSONS?
No. Although our lifeguards are highly personable, their sole responsibility is to keep people safe in and around the pool area. If you want a pool party game facilitator, or group lesson instructor, we can offer additional staff highly skilled in these areas.

HOW WILL MY EVENT BE CONFIRMED?
You'll receive a Lifeguard Contract which will confirm the date, time and name of your assigned Lifeguard. The contract also includes a detailed description of homeowner responsibilities, lifeguard responsibilities, as well as our liability waiver.

WHAT'S THE REFUND POLICY FOR BAD WEATHER?
You can either reschedule or get a full refund if you have called/texted your lifeguard(s) or lifeguard coordinator BEFORE he or she has made the trip to your event, and specifically cancel the event the due to bad weather.  You may reschedule rain days with no penalty. However, if the lifeguard is on his or her way, or arrives having not been reached before they’ve left for your event, we must charge you for a 2-hour minimum shift plus any rush and/or excess travel fee previously agreed.