Give your counselors and staff the training to back up your lifeguards. The more people you enroll, the less you pay per person.
Your counselors are already on the pool deck every day. In just 30 minutes, the Water Watcher course teaches them what drowning actually looks like, how to watch the water properly, and how to alert a lifeguard and start your emergency plan. You get another trained layer of supervision without hiring anyone new.
Group pricing (per person)
| Group size | Price per person | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 1–9 | $25.00 | Standard rate |
| 10–24 | $22.00 | Save 12% |
| 25–49 | $20.00 | Save 20% |
| 50–99 | $18.00 | Save 28% |
| 100+ | $15.00 | Save 40% |
Example: Training 40 counselors costs $800, or $20 per person.
What your staff gets:
- A 45-minute online course they can finish during orientation week
- Short video lessons on swimmer types, scanning, the RID factor and emergency response
- A knowledge check at the end
- A printable certificate of participation for your training records
- No prerequisites, and it’s suggested for staff 15 and older, so junior counselors can take it too
Why directors choose Water Watcher Training:
- More supervision, same staff: Trained counselors add eyes on the water without adding to your payroll.
- Lifeguards stay focused on the water: Counselors handle rule reminders and camper questions, so lifeguards can keep scanning.
- Fits your schedule: At 45 minutes, it slots easily into staff orientation.
- A stronger safety culture: Staff learn the layers of protection and carry that awareness to every activity near water.
Important to know
Water Watcher training supplements lifeguards; it doesn’t replace them. If your pool is required to have lifeguards, you still need them. Water Watchers add another trained layer of protection around them. Check with your insurer and legal counsel about coverage for staff serving as Water Watchers.
Ready to train your team before next summer?