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Lifeguard Services

Do I need a lifeguard?

One of the goals of S.P.L.A.S.H. is to make hiring a lifeguard for your pool more accessible and cost-effective. The main roles of a lifeguard are to prevent accidents and spot potential hazards during aquatic activities before they become life-threatening. Certified lifeguards are also trained to respond to emergencies when needed. While a “designated pool watcher” may be sufficient for smaller pool gatherings, a certified lifeguard is necessary for larger pool parties. S.P.L.A.S.H. is committed to pool safety and providing lifeguard services throughout our community whenever needed. The following is a list of lifeguards that you can contact to hire to be poolside this summer:

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  • Alfred Harary - 908-670-4639

  • Ronnie Tawil - 917-747-1535

  • Esther Zeigler (Lifeguard Network, also supplies swimming Instructors) - 732-859-1439

  • David Mizrahi - 347-880-6167 (Mention SPLASH for $40/hour)

  • Joe Menaged - 718-614-1411

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If you would like to sign up to learn the NJ requirements to become a certified lifeguard or join the S.P.L.A.S.H. database of lifeguards, contact us at 732-660-8558.

What are the 5 Most Common Causes of Drowning?

  1. The most common cause of drowning is a lack of swimming ability or not knowing how to swim. Formal swimming lessons dramatically reduce the risk of drowning.

  2. No barriers around the pool- a 4-sided fence with proper height and locking mechanism that separates the pool area from the house and yard can reduce a child’s risk of drowning by 83%.

  3. Lack of supervision- Never leave children unattended by water (whether a bathtub, pool, pond, or bucket). Never swim alone. A lifeguard or supervising adult must be there at all times, scanning the area every 10 seconds and with the ability to reach the water within 20 seconds.

  4. Failure to wear life jackets or age-appropriate flotation devices- an adequate number of personal flotation devices (PFDs) should be nearby in the event of an emergency and to allow non-swimmers to safely enter the water. 

  5. Alcohol use- alcohol use is involved in about 70% of water-related deaths among adolescents and adults, as it affects your balance, coordination, judgment, and basic motor skills. Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or other water activities. Do not drink alcohol while supervising children.

Did You Know

  • An average of 3500 to 4000 people drown per year

  • An average of 11 fatal drownings occur per day

  • An average of 8000 nonfatal drownings per year, which is an average of 22 nonfatal drownings per day

  • According to the World Health Organization, drowning in home swimming pools is the leading cause of accidental death among children aged 1-4 years; next is children aged 5-9 years, and then young adults.

  • Drowning deaths are more common in summer as we participate in more water-related activities.

  • The most common cause of drowning is NOT knowing how to swim

  • Other risk factors for drowning include alcohol and drug use, epilepsy, a lack of supervision, freediving activities (in deep or shallow water)

  • There were 8 million unintentional drownings worldwide

Classifications of Drowning

While the word “drowning” is usually associated with fatal results, it can be classified into three different types:​

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  • Drowning that results in death

  • Drowning that results in long-lasting health problems

  • Drowning that results in no health complications

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The term “near-drowning” is used in the latter cases, and among children who survive, health problems occur in around 7.5% of cases.

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