Lifeguard for Hire in Los Angeles, CA
Need a lifeguard for your pool party or event in Los Angeles? Ace's Lifeguarding provides certified private lifeguards for hire throughout Greater Los Angeles and Southern California. You book a guard, we send a Red Cross-certified, insured, background-checked professional to your pool — that's the whole service. No memberships, no classes, no equipment to rent.
Whether it's a backyard birthday party in the Valley, an estate event on the Westside, or a recurring HOA pool schedule, we cover the water so you don't have to think about it. Book online in a couple of minutes or call (626) 628-5419.
Where Can I Hire a Lifeguard in Los Angeles?
Right here. Ace's Lifeguarding is a private lifeguard hire service based in Los Angeles. We supply on-site certified lifeguards for pool parties, private events, HOA and apartment pools, and corporate functions across the entire LA area.
To hire a lifeguard:
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Go to our booking page and choose your date, start time, duration, and number of guards.
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You'll receive confirmation with your guard's details before the event.
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Your guard arrives early, walks the pool, and covers the water for your full booking.
You can also call or text (626) 628-5419 if you'd rather talk it through. Rates start at $180 for a 3-hour minimum, with no travel fees anywhere in Greater Los Angeles.
Should I Hire a Lifeguard for My Pool Party?
If your party has a pool and real numbers of people in it — especially children — yes. Here's the honest reasoning:
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Your homeowner's insurance probably won't cover it. Standard policies typically don't cover injuries during organized gatherings. If something happens in your pool during a 40-person party, you may be exposed personally.
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You can't host and watch the water at the same time. Most drownings happen in a crowd, because everyone assumed someone else was watching. A lifeguard has exactly one job, and it isn't the conversation by the grill.
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It's the standard of care. The industry standard is one certified lifeguard per 25 swimmers. A trained guard recognizes silent drowning, intervenes early, and is equipped to respond in seconds.
If you've got a handful of strong-swimming adults and a hot tub, you probably don't need a guard. If you've got kids, a crowd, alcohol, or guests who don't all know each other, hiring a lifeguard is the most direct way to make sure everyone goes home safe.
Events We Cover Across Los Angeles
We provide certified private lifeguards for:
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Backyard and private pool parties
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Kids' and adult birthday parties
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Sweet 16s, Quinceañeras, and graduation parties
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HOA, apartment complex, and condo association pool events
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Corporate events, team retreats, and company picnics
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Private estate and luxury home gatherings
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Film and TV production pool sets
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Youth camps, church groups, and community events
If it has a pool and a crowd, we staff it.
Neighborhoods and Cities We Serve
Ace's Lifeguarding covers all of Greater Los Angeles — the Westside, the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the South Bay, and Downtown. We have dedicated lifeguard pages for these communities:
We also serve West Hollywood, Culver City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Burbank, Glendale, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding communities. No travel fees within the Greater LA area — call (626) 628-5419 to confirm your location.
How Many Lifeguards Do I Need?
The industry standard is one certified lifeguard per 25 swimmers in the water at one time:
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Up to 25 swimmers — 1 lifeguard provides full coverage
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25 to 50 swimmers — 2 lifeguards recommended
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50+ swimmers, multiple pools, or complex layouts — call (626) 628-5419 for a custom staffing plan
Pool geometry matters too. One guard can't watch both ends of a long pool and a separate spa at once. If your pool has a deep end, a slide, a hot tub, or poor sightlines, that's an argument for a second guard even at a moderate headcount. Tell us your setup and we'll recommend honestly — we won't upsell you a guard you don't need, or pretend one covers a crowd that needs two.
Los Angeles Lifeguard Pricing
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1 Lifeguard: $180 for a 3-hour minimum — $60 per additional hour
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2 Lifeguards: $280 for a 3-hour minimum — $90 per additional hour
No travel fees within Greater Los Angeles. No hidden charges. Rates apply seven days a week. Discounts available for recurring bookings — HOAs, apartment communities, and regular clients, call us about a standing rate.
The 3-hour minimum is the floor because a shorter booking doesn't give a guard enough time to set up, provide meaningful coverage, and handle anything that develops. For perspective: a single ER visit for a non-fatal drowning can run tens of thousands of dollars. A 3-hour booking is not the expensive line item.
What's Included With Every Booking
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Every Ace's Lifeguarding booking in Los Angeles includes:
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Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
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CPR/AED and First Aid certification
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Criminal background check on every guard
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General liability insurance — certificate available on request
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Workers compensation insurance
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Rescue tube, cpr kit, and whistle, brought by the guard
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Pool safety walkthrough on arrival
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Professional uniform
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On-time arrival and undivided attention on the water for the full booking
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You don't rent or arrange anything. The guard shows up ready to work.
Why Ace's Lifeguarding
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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 who is insured under our policy and held to our standard. Every guard is background-checked and Red Cross-certified before they ever work an event, carries both general liability and workers compensation coverage, and arrives early to assess your pool before guests get in the water.
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We answer our phone, we show up on time, and we tell you the truth about what your event needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I hire a lifeguard in Los Angeles?
From Ace's Lifeguarding. Book online at acelifeguarding.com/activities or call (626) 628-5419. We provide certified, insured private lifeguards for hire for pool parties and events across Greater Los Angeles, starting at $180 for a 3-hour minimum. -
Should I hire a lifeguard for my pool party?
Yes, if your party has multiple swimmers, children, or guests who aren't strong swimmers. Homeowner's insurance typically doesn't cover injuries during organized gatherings, and a host can't watch the water and run the party at the same time. A certified lifeguard provides dedicated supervision at the industry standard of one guard per 25 swimmers. -
How much does it cost to hire a lifeguard in Los Angeles?
A single certified lifeguard starts at $180 for a 3-hour minimum, with additional hours at $60 each. Two lifeguards start at $280 for 3 hours, $90 per additional hour. No travel fees within Greater Los Angeles. -
How quickly can I get a lifeguard?
For summer weekends, book 1–2 weeks ahead — availability fills fast between May and September. For major holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day, 3–4 weeks is best. Last-minute availability sometimes exists — call (626) 628-5419 to check. -
Are your lifeguards certified and insured?
Yes. Every guard holds current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, passes a criminal background check, and is covered by both general liability and workers compensation insurance. A certificate of insurance is available on request. -
Do you offer lifeguard training or certification classes?
No. Ace's Lifeguarding is a lifeguard hire service — we provide working lifeguards for your event. We do not run training courses, certification classes, or swim lessons. -
Do your lifeguards bring their own equipment?
Yes. Every guard arrives with a rescue tube, cpr kit, and whistle. You don't need to provide anything.
Book a Lifeguard in Los Angeles
Ready to book a certified private lifeguard for your Los Angeles pool party or event? It takes about two minutes.
📞 Call or text: (626) 628-5419
✉ Email: acelifeguarding@gmail.com