About Bama Lifeguards

Hi, I'm Dakota and am currently studying computer science and entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama ("Roll Tide!"). I have been a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR certification for the past four years. In addition to certifications in Child Safety and Prevention of Sexual Abuse, my work experience includes working for my local YMCA, as a swim instructor at the top Dallas Swim School and as a lifeguard employee for my local township (Heights Rec Pool) and the Half Moon Bay Condominium Complex in New York.All Bama Lifeguards are thoroughly vetted, trained, supervised, and approved by me personally, ensuring that their certifications are up to date, that they have completed all required training, and that they meet our high standards for excellence in customer service and satisfaction.My Origin Story

When I was ten, my best friend and I nearly drowned in a local river.

I was a capable swimmer but not a strong one. On the way to the river, my dad asked my friend if he could swim and he said yes, that he had learned to swim at this very river. There was a strong current that day which prevented our efforts to reach a platform rock in the middle of the river. The current pushed my friend and I out towards the middle of the river and while I was able to stay afloat, my friend was not. In fact, he didn’t even know how to tread water. Seeing the two of us struggling, my dad swam toward us and grabbed me while loudly alerting the lifeguard on duty that my friend required assistance. The lifeguard immediately dove in and saved my friend from drowning. He carried him to the shore where my friend eventually recovered.That moment gave me a new appreciation for the dangers that water presents to those who have not mastered their swimming skills, and inspired me to create a lifeguard business that will ensure the safety of all swimmers we are hired to protect.My Non-Profit OVERWATER funds free swim lessons to children from underserved communities around the country and creates videos to help lifeguards, babysitters, and parents become better at keeping their children safe.

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PRIVATE LIFEGUARD

If you are hosting any pool/swimming type of event, it is imperative that you hire a CPR and Red Cross Certified Private Lifeguard for your pool party or event. We understand the dynamics of hosting a large-scale event as well as a children’s pool party — it’s just not possible to host a party and monitor the pool at the same time.Having a lifeguard on the deck will put your mind at ease and allow you to enjoy the party without worrying about your guests. A kid’s pool party without supervision is a disaster waiting to happen. A pool party with alcohol and without adequate supervision is asking for trouble. Whether it’s an accidental drowning or a catastrophic diving injury, Bama Lifeguards is committed to preventing any tragedy and ensuring a safe and secure pool party environment. After all, the best parties to host are the ones that you can enjoy the most!Bama Lifeguards operates under a promise of total privacy. We guarantee that no photos will ever be taken without your permission.Bama Lifeguards provides American Red Cross and CPR-certified lifeguards for the following events:

Lifeguard and Water/Pool Monitor Pricing

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WATER/POOL MONITOR

Bama Lifeguards now offers Birmingham and T-Town Event Planners a new service for those who require a certified lifeguard to act as a Water/Pool Monitor for overall safety. This is a popular feature for those hosting events at a property or on a vessel where a pool or other body of water is present but where guests are not swimming.Water/Pool Monitors are ideal for events that take place poolside, lakeside or even on the Black Warrior River such as graduation parties and wedding receptions. Monitors are also essential if you are doing an event on a boat because of the possibility of someone either falling overboard or jumping into the water. They will also enforce the use of Life Vests aboard any water vessel. The concept of having a Water/Pool Monitor is to ensure guests maintain a safe distance from the pool/water and to ensure that no one falls into the water, especially at events where alcohol is present.All Water/Pool Monitors are fully licensed American Red Cross Lifeguards with CPR-certified training.Water/Pool Monitors are ideal for events such as:

TUSCALOOSA NEIGHBORHOODS SERVED

Appling Bend, Black Warrior River, Carrollwood Estates, Coaling, Cottondale, Covey Chase, Driftwood Estates, Duncanville, Hamner Estates, Highland Lakes, Lake Cove, Lake Nicol, Lake Front Village, Lakeridge, Lexington Downs, Loganwood, Mariner's Cove, Rice Mine, Rising Tide, Riverside Circle, Smoke Rise, The Oaks, Vista Granda, Wood Villas, Yacht Club Bay

BIRMINGHAM AREAS SERVED

Brook Highland, Crestline, Eagle Point, Forest Park, Highland Lakes, Mountain Brook, Overton South, Redmont Park,
Shoal Creek, Veterans Park