Film & TV Production Lifeguard Services
in Los Angeles
Shooting a scene with water? Ace Lifeguarding provides certified on-set lifeguards and water safety for film, television, commercial, and photo productions across Los Angeles. Any time talent, stunt performers, background actors, or crew are in or near the water — a pool, a tank, a lake, the ocean, or a rented estate — a dedicated set lifeguard keeps your production safe, insured, and on schedule.
You book a guard, we send a Red Cross-certified, insured, background-checked professional who understands how a set runs: call times, long days, quiet-on-set, and staying out of the shot until the second they're needed. Call (626) 628-5419 for a production day rate.
Do Film and TV Productions Need a Lifeguard for Water Scenes?
In almost every case, yes — and your production insurance or completion bond may require it. Any scene involving water carries real risk: actors performing in a pool, stunt work in a tank, child performers near water, or background talent in a beach or lake scene. A certified set lifeguard is the standard of care, and most studios, line producers, and insurers expect documented water safety coverage on set.
Even on a small commercial or photo shoot, a single in-water incident can shut down the day, blow the budget, and create liability for the production company. A dedicated lifeguard is inexpensive insurance against the day going sideways.
What an On-Set Lifeguard Does
A production lifeguard is there to watch the water so your AD, stunt coordinator, and safety supervisor can run the day. On set, your Ace Lifeguarding guard:
- Provides dedicated water surveillance any time cast or crew are in or near the water
- Coordinates with the 1st AD, stunt coordinator, and safety supervisor on the day's water work
- Stands ready for immediate rescue and response — rescue tube, first aid kit, CPR/AED
- Conducts a water and pool/tank safety walkthrough before talent gets in
- Stays clear of frame and quiet on set, working around takes and resets
- Watches child performers and non-swimmer talent with extra attention
- Holds for the full shooting day, including overtime, without losing focus
Productions We Cover
We provide certified set lifeguards and water safety for:
- Feature films and television series
- Commercials and branded content
- Music videos
- Photo shoots and editorial / fashion shoots
- Streaming and digital productions
- Reality and unscripted shows
- Student and independent films
Whether you're shooting at a studio pool, a water tank, a rented private estate, or an open-water location, we staff it.
Built for the Way Productions Hire
Productions don't run on a 3-hour party clock — they run on call sheets and long days. We work the way you do:
- Production day rates for full shooting days, including overtime — call (626) 628-5419 for a quote
- Certificate of insurance sent to your production company, UPM, or line producer before the shoot day
- NDAs welcome — we sign confidentiality agreements and keep what happens on set on set
- On-location anywhere in Greater LA — studios, backlots, private estates, and location shoots, with no travel fees in the LA area
- Multiple guards for tank work, large water units, or multiple shooting areas
We answer our phone, we show up before call, and we don't disappear when the day runs long.
What's Included With Every Production Booking
Every Ace Lifeguarding set lifeguard arrives with:
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Criminal background check
- General liability insurance — certificate of insurance available on request
- Workers compensation insurance coverage
- Rescue tube, first aid kit, and whistle
- Water and set safety walkthrough before talent enters the water
- Professional, low-profile conduct around cast and crew
You don't arrange or rent anything. The guard shows up ready to work your day.
Production Lifeguard Pricing
For shoots, we quote a production day rate based on the length of the shooting day, the number of guards, and the water setup — call (626) 628-5419 or email acelifeguarding@gmail.com for a quote.
For shorter shoots and photo sessions, standard rates apply:
- 1 Lifeguard: $180 for a 3-hour minimum — $60 per additional hour
- 2 Lifeguards: $360 for a 3-hour minimum — $120 per additional hour
No travel fees within Greater Los Angeles. For tank work, large water units, or multi-day shoots, call for a custom staffing plan and rate.
Why Ace Lifeguarding for Your Production
We're a Los Angeles-based private lifeguard hire service — not a staffing agency that subcontracts strangers, and not a training school. When you book, you get a vetted, certified guard insured under our policy and held to our standard. For productions, that means one reliable point of contact who picks up the phone, sends your COI on time, signs your NDA, and shows up before call ready to cover the water.
Productions run on trust and timing. We're built for both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do film and TV productions need a lifeguard for water scenes?
In almost every case, yes — and your production insurance or completion bond may require documented water safety coverage. Any scene with talent, stunt performers, background actors, or crew in or near water calls for a certified lifeguard as the standard of care. Most studios, line producers, and insurers expect it on set.
What does a set lifeguard do?
A set lifeguard provides dedicated water surveillance whenever cast or crew are in or near the water, coordinates with the 1st AD and stunt coordinator, conducts a pre-shoot safety walkthrough, and stays ready for immediate rescue and response — all while staying out of frame and quiet on set.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance for our production?
Yes. We carry general liability and workers compensation insurance, and a certificate of insurance can be sent to your production company, UPM, or line producer before the shoot day. Call (626) 628-5419 and we'll get it over to you.
Do you work full shooting days and overtime?
Yes. We quote production day rates for full shooting days, including overtime. Call (626) 628-5419 with your schedule and water setup for a quote.
Are you available for on-location and last-minute shoots?
We cover studios, backlots, private estates, and location shoots across Greater LA with no travel fees in the area. Last-minute availability sometimes exists — call (626) 628-5419 to check.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. We're happy to sign confidentiality agreements and keep your production's details private.
Book a Production Lifeguard in Los Angeles
Shooting a scene with water? Let's lock in your set lifeguard.
Call or text: (626) 628-5419
Email: acelifeguarding@gmail.com