Lifeguards Giving Lessons

Drowning is Preventable

Daria

About Daria

My name is Daria Maya. When I was nine years old, a child almost drowned at my birthday party in our backyard pool. The incident happened in a flash. A parent arrived with a younger sibling and began a conversation with another parent. The younger sibling was left unsupervised, and no adults were watching. The child jumped into the deep end of the pool. Fortunately, my parents hired a lifeguard to watch over the pool party. The lifeguard dove into the deep end and pulled the coughing child out to safety. Events such as this happen every day around the world. Many of them end in tragedy; however, drownings are preventable. During my sophomore year in high school, I participated in a water safety and lifeguarding class. As I was learning lifeguarding skills, I always thought about my ninth birthday party and what could have been. I decided to create WeLifeguard.com to prevent drownings. WeLifeguard.com is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit. I don't make any money running the site. The lifeguards don't pay to be listed on the site. The pool party hosts don't pay to use the site. The service is entirely free. Many businesses and individuals have offered to advertise on the site. And, many people have given me ideas as to how to monetize the site. I am not interested. I run the site as a community service, not a business. Here is how the website works: a party host submits a request to https://welifeguard.com/contact-us/, I then send a text message to the lifeguard network. Once there is a match, I connect the lifeguards with the pool party host. Perhaps we can all work together as a community to share our ideas and knowledge regarding water safety and drowning prevention with everyone. If you are an adult and want to learn to swim, don't be shy; email me. If you want your child to learn to swim, email me and I will connect you with a swim instructor or lifeguard. If you are hosting a pool party, submit your request to the Contact Us page, and I will try to connect you with a lifeguard. If you are a certified lifeguard and want to join the site, please contact me at WeLifeguard@gmail.com. I can imagine a world without drownings; I hope you can too.

Daniel

About Daniel

I’m Daniel. I am currently a junior at Beacon College in Florida and I am also working on becoming a certified personal trainer. I am a Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor and a Red Cross Certified Pool and Waterfront Lifeguard. I am also certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. I would enjoy the opportunity to teach you to swim or keep you and your guests safe at your next pool party.

Drew

About Drew

Hi, my name is Drew and I am a college student at the University of Miami. If I am not poolside, you will find me on the green. I am happy to help keep your pool safe this summer season.

Brendan

About Brendan

Hi, my name is Brendan and I am a high school student in Westport. I love the water and keeping our community safe, both poolside and at the beach.

Max

About Max

My name is Max and I’m a Senior at Staples High School. I’m certified by the Red Cross in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, as well as Waterfront Skills. I am currently working as a lifeguard at Compo Beach. As a Varsity Water Polo player and Swimmer, I understand the joys of the water and value of aquatic safety. I’m excited to keep your pool both fun and safe!

Annie

About Annie

My name is Annie, and I am a student at Westhill High School. I have my American Red Cross certification for lifeguarding poolside, waterfront skills, CPR/AED, and first aid. I am a dual athlete as I am a competitive swimmer and a lacrosse player. I made All-FCAIC and All-State for the 50 and 100-yard freestyle my freshman year. I am very comfortable with children as I have been babysitting regularly for six neighborhood families for the past three years. I always encourage people to have a good time while also being safe!

Emma

About Emma

My name is Emma, and I am a student at Staples High School. I am a certified AED, CPR, and first aid lifeguard, as well as a babysitter. I am the oldest of three and love to work with kids. I've loved swimming ever since I was a little kid. I learned how to swim when I was little and was on the swim team for numerous years. Currently, I swim in my pass time and am a tri season runner. During my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and hiking. I am a highly responsible individual and am dedicated to ensuring that everyone is safe and fun in the pool.

Anastasia

About Anastasia

My name is Anastasia. I have been a competitive swimmer for 6 years on the Water Rats and the Staples Varsity swim team. I have Red Cross certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid. I am the oldest of 4 children and have a lot of babysitting experience. I love working with kids, and my goal is to ensure pools are a fun and safe environment for them.

Lorenzo

About Lorenzo

Hi, I am Lorenzo. I am a junior at Staples High school. I have a lot of experience, babysitting, and lifeguarding. I love playing with kids since I have had to entertain my younger brother his whole life. I would love to work with anyone in need of a lifeguard!

Daniel

About Daniel

Hi, my name is Daniel, and I am a senior at Staples High School. I am Red Cross certified in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid. This winter will be my fourth season swimming for Staples, and I can't wait! I have been coaching Special Olympics swimming for the last year, which has helped me understand the importance of water safety. My goal is to make sure everyone is safe while having a good time.  

Charles

About Charles

Hey, I'm Charles! I'm a rising senior at Staples High School. I am Red Cross certified in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR. I am a varsity skier for the Staples race team and a varsity coxswain for Maritime Rowing Club. I am also a professional ski instructor during the winter at Mount Snow, where I work with 4-6-year-olds. I am looking forward to keeping the pool fun and safe!

Brett

About Brett

My name is Brett, and I am a 19-year-old freshman at Syracuse University. I was a camp counselor for 3 to 6-year-olds and had been babysitting in my neighborhood. I was recently recertified in lifeguarding, waterfront, CPR, and first aid to ensure safety for your lifeguarding needs.

Jessi

About Jessi

Hi! I’m Jessi, and I’m a member of the class of 2022 at Weston High School. I have been lifeguarding for two years now with WeLifeguard. I have a lot of experience with kids with disabilities and giving swimming lessons. I love to be a lifeguard and swim! I am always ready for your next party.

Maya

About Maya

Hi! My name is Maya and I am a 17 year old rising senior at Staples High School. I have my Red Cross certification for lifeguarding poolside, waterfront, and CPR/ first aid, as well as my Red Cross babysitting certification. Many people in my family were lifeguards in the past and I have always wanted to be one too. When I was in middle school I was at a beach with my family and I saw a little girl struggling in the water with no parent watching. I immediately ran to save her and since then, it has been my goal to be a lifeguard and to save lives. I have been lifeguarding for two years now and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am very good with kids and I always try to make swimming as fun as possible, while being as safe as possible!

Joshua

About Josh

Hi, my name is Joshua. I am a sophomore at Staples High School, and I am certified in lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, and waterfront skills. I’ve been in the water since I was a toddler, and next year will be my seventh on the swim team. I feel very confident in my abilities, and look forward to keeping the pool safe!

Tyler

About Tyler

My name is Ty and I’m a student at Staples High School. I spend my time during the school year playing basketball and rugby, calling sports games, and hosting a radio show. I also started a club called the Coastal Cleanup Crew to help clean our local beaches. I live breathe and sleep in the ocean and spend almost all of my time during the summer in and around the water.

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