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No Gate? Don’t Wait. Get a Guard.
Hosting a holiday gathering around a backyard pool? Give someone one job: watch the water.
Holiday parties are supposed to be about family, friends, food, music, and making memories.
But here in Arizona, there is something many holiday hosts have to think about that much of the country does not:
The pool.
Your backyard pool doesn’t disappear just because it’s December.
Add children, visiting families, open doors, food, drinks, conversations, phones, presents, games, and a house full of people, and keeping track of who is near the water can become much harder.
That is why Kidtastics has a simple holiday reminder:
The Problem With “Everyone Is Watching”
A house full of adults can sometimes create a false sense that someone must be watching the kids.
- Mom thinks Dad is watching.
- Dad thinks Grandma has them.
- Grandma starts a conversation.
- Someone goes inside to refill a drink.
- Another person checks a text.
- The kids move to another part of the yard.
Meanwhile, the pool is still there.
Water safety guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends close and constant supervision around water and advises the supervising adult to avoid distractions such as phones, reading, alcohol, or drugs.
During a holiday party, avoiding distractions is easier said than done.
That is exactly why having one person specifically assigned to water safety can be so valuable.
You host the party. Let us watch the water.
Know your party date already? Send your request now.
A Lifeguard Has One Job
Your guests came to celebrate.
The host is greeting people. Parents are talking. Grandparents are taking pictures. Kids are moving between activities.
A Kidtastics lifeguard isn’t there to host the party.
They are there to watch the water.
That gives your gathering a dedicated layer of water supervision instead of relying on the hope that someone in the crowd happens to notice what is happening around the pool.
It Doesn’t Have to Be a “Pool Party”
This is one of the most important points.
Your guests do not have to arrive in swimsuits for the pool to be part of the safety equation.
If children can get into the backyard, they may be able to get near the pool whether swimming is officially part of the event or not.
Why Holiday Parties Can Be Especially Distracting
Holiday gatherings have almost every ingredient needed to divide an adult’s attention.
None of those things are unusual.
They are part of a party.
They are also why “I’ll just keep an eye on the pool” may not be a strong enough party plan.
A better question is:
Who is specifically responsible for watching the water?
If the answer is unclear, solve that before the party starts.
A Lifeguard Is One Layer of Protection
Important
Hiring a lifeguard does not eliminate the need for proper pool barriers, locks, alarms, parental supervision, or other appropriate water-safety precautions.
Think in layers.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely initiative recommends multiple layers of protection around residential pools, including barriers, alarms, swimming skills, CPR knowledge, and active adult supervision.
A professional lifeguard can add another important layer during an event.
If your property does not have an appropriate barrier separating young children from the pool, that issue should be addressed independently of whether a lifeguard is present.
Why Water Safety Deserves a Plan
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for U.S. children ages 1 to 4.
For children ages 5 to 14, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury death. Learn more from the CDC.
Those statistics are not a reason to stop enjoying pools.
They are a reason to take water safety seriously.
Pools should be fun. Holiday parties should be fun. The goal is to put thoughtful precautions in place so families can enjoy both.
Hiring a Kidtastics Lifeguard Is Simple
Send Your Request
Tell us the event date, location, expected number of children, and other important party details.
We Work on Staffing
We send your request to our pool of lifeguards and work to match qualified staff with your event.
Enjoy Your Party
Your lifeguard arrives ready to focus on the water while you focus on your guests.
Holiday Lifeguard Pricing
Three-hour minimum. Travel fee may apply based on event location.
Three-hour minimum. Travel fee may apply based on event location.
Staffing depends on the number of children and the pool environment. As a general Kidtastics guideline, we typically plan around one lifeguard for every 15 to 20 children. Certain pool features may require additional coverage. For example, a pool slide may require a dedicated guard.
Don’t Wait Until the Day Before the Party
Holiday calendars fill quickly.
Your playlist can wait.
Your ugly Christmas sweater can probably wait.
Your lifeguard request should not.
Once you submit your request, Kidtastics sends it to our pool of lifeguards for staffing. We are generally very successful at filling parties, but matching can take several business days.
Have a date on the calendar?
Get your lifeguard request into the staffing process now.
Holiday Lifeguard FAQs
No. If your holiday gathering takes place at a home or venue with a pool accessible to children, dedicated water supervision may still be valuable even if swimming is not the main activity.
Kidtastics lifeguarding services have a three-hour minimum.
The right staffing level depends on the event and pool setup. Kidtastics typically uses approximately one guard for every 15 to 20 children as a general guideline. Features such as a pool slide may require additional dedicated coverage.
Submitting the request starts our staffing process. We are generally very successful at filling events, but staffing can take several business days and should not be considered confirmed until Kidtastics has completed the match.
No. A professional lifeguard is one layer of water safety and does not replace appropriate pool barriers, locks, alarms, parental supervision, or other recommended precautions.
No Gate? Don’t Wait. Get a Guard.
Hosting a holiday gathering with a pool? Tell us about your event and let Kidtastics help you add dedicated water supervision to your party plan.
Request a Kidtastics Lifeguard →Submit early. Lifeguard matching generally takes several business days.
