I am having a pool party with 15 + kids. Should I hire a pool lifeguard and how much should I pay him/her?
2007-07-10 23:47:27 · 15 answers · asked by Maggie518 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Yes, and check around for the charges at different pool areas.
Most lifeguards are college age, and work part-time. I would
pay them what they make as a guard.
After all, what are the kids lives worth??
2007-07-10 23:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I am having a pool party with 15 + kids. Should I hire a pool lifeguard and how much should I pay him/her?
2015-08-10 05:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 22:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, definitely hire a lifeguard if for no other reason than to give you peace of mind that the kids are still okay if you turn your back for a few minutes. You can hire any lifeguard, since pool is the lowest qualification of lifeguarding. When lifeguards from my lake are hired to do private parties, they usually get paid 20 or 25 dollars an hour, since they get no breaks and have to come to your house for the party. Hope your party goes well!
2007-07-11 01:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my area it is common for private parties to hire lifeguards. This takes a lot of pressure and stress off the host and ensure the children are safe in the water. Parents love this idea because they can enjoy the party too without having to be too constantly vigilant.
As for rates, $20 to $30 an hour is normal but make sure you ask the guard for his/her going rate beforehand. If it is a long engagement, see if you can get a flat rate of $150 or something so you guys don't have to argue about how many hours it was.
Getting a lifeguard is easy, scout your local YMCA or pool and ask about guards who do private parties. I love private engagements, they are much more fun!!!
Good luck, way to be smart!
2007-07-11 01:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age of the kids. If they are about 13 and younger, I would say yes, unless there will be several parents right there at the pool to help watch them. With that many kids, you can't host the party and be a lifegaurd yourself. For pay, about $60-75 for an afternoon. With that many kids, even two lifegaurds might not be a bad idea.
2007-07-10 23:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to enjoy the party, or talk to other parents, and not be focused on the pool all the time. Yes. As for payment, call your local city pool, recreation department, etc., and see what they pay their guards. If you can find Red Cross certified guards, that would be best.
Probably expect to pay $10-$15 an hour. Small price to pay for the safety of the children and your peace of mind.
2007-07-13 18:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by Neptune221 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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That is a very big responsibility for you to take on, depending on the number of kids there. If you are there as the life guard, that is what you should do, and games would not be part of what you do. Your purpose in being there is to keep people safe. You should talk to this lady about this again, and clarify what your role there will be. Being hired as a life guard is a big responsibility, and most likely does not leave room for games.
2016-04-09 03:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't swim or don't know CPR then yes. Give them like $50 for a couple of hours.
If you do know those things, you are better to make sure parents stay with the given intention that they are to help you watch the kids.
Don't forget to either put up sign and tell everyone..or just tell everyone...that there is NO DIVING...no running...no jumping in any way other than feet first.
Watch for kids that are jumping too close to others...we designate a jumping in area....or too close to floats etc.
Kids love to JUMP IN. Then they tire of this and try jumping in near others...or onto floaties. I would never allow this because kids just want to go further. Backs and necks are easy to hurt, so I just don't allow this.
Good luck!
2007-07-11 01:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes you most certainly should.If finances are an issue there is always the alternative of aquiring the services of persons from your local surf club or swimming centre where they are trained and certified and often happy to participate for the passion factor.ie.the level of enjoyment they receive from being able to offer their services to provide a safe and happy environment for children to enjoy water and even better a water party/birthday.
2007-07-11 00:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by meg 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋