Ocean rescue trainees in the water off Point Mugu, Ventura County, California

Private Lifeguard Services

Certified, professional lifeguards for pool parties, private events, corporate gatherings and ocean events. Someone whose only job is watching the water.

$70Per hour
4 hrMinimum
CertifiedLifeguard · CPR/AED · First Aid
Ventura& Southern California
Private events

Professional water watch for your event

A pool full of kids and a house full of distracted adults is exactly how drownings happen. Pacific Safety Group provides a certified lifeguard whose sole responsibility is active, uninterrupted surveillance of the water for the duration of your event.

Our lifeguards arrive early, in proper attire and fully equipped. Before anyone enters the water they assess swimmer ability with the host, identify non-swimmers and young children who need an adult within arm's reach, and deliver a short, age-appropriate safety briefing to both parents and kids.

  • Certified lifeguards with current CPR/AED and First Aid
  • Pre-event swimmer assessment and safety briefing
  • Continuous water watch: if the guard can't watch the water, the pool is closed
  • Full authority to stop unsafe activity, backed by PSG

Private lifeguard

$70per hour
Four-hour minimum · one certified lifeguard
  • Typical evening event (4 hrs)$280
  • Additional hours$70 / hr
  • Additional lifeguardsQuoted per event
  • Service areaVentura County & surrounding

The four-hour minimum applies regardless of early conclusion. Payment is due prior to or at the start of service. A short services agreement is provided with every booking.

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Event & ocean safety

Corporate events, ocean events & water safety staffing

Open-water swims, beach days, paddle events, corporate retreats and film or production work near the water. We provide ocean rescue professionals and a safety plan sized to your event.

Ocean event safety

Rescue swimmers and board/watercraft coverage for open-water swims, surf events and beach gatherings, with staffing ratios based on conditions and participant count.

Corporate & private events

Pool and beach supervision for company events, retreats, camps and celebrations. Discreet, professional, and focused entirely on the water.

Safety planning

Site assessment, swimmer screening, emergency access and 9-1-1 coordination so your event has a plan before the first person gets wet.

The PSG standard

"If you cannot watch the water, the pool is closed. No exceptions."

Every PSG lifeguard works under a written standard of conduct: no phone, no alcohol, no socializing that diverts attention from the water, and no delegating the watch to a parent or guest. Bathroom and hydration breaks happen only after the pool is cleared.

Our guards also carry full authority to address unsafe conditions. If a host insists on something that compromises safety, the guard communicates the concern, gives the host a chance to fix it, and if it isn't fixed, closes the pool. We would rather lose an hour than a life.

Rescue swimmers and boards in open water below Mugu Rock
Ocean rescue staff on the water
Questions

Lifeguard services FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a private lifeguard in Ventura County?

$70 per hour with a four-hour minimum, so a typical evening pool party is $280 for one certified lifeguard. Additional lifeguards for larger events are quoted per event.

Are your lifeguards certified?

Yes. Our lifeguards hold current lifeguard certification with CPR/AED and First Aid, and many hold EMT certification. Credentials are verified before every assignment.

What does the lifeguard actually do at my event?

Arrives early, assesses swimmer ability with the host, gives a short safety briefing to parents and kids, then maintains continuous, uninterrupted watch of the water for the entire booking. If the guard can't watch the water, the pool is closed.

What areas do you serve?

Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Malibu and surrounding communities in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Ocean event safety staffing is available across Southern California.

Do you provide ocean or beach event safety?

Yes. We provide rescue swimmers and board coverage for open-water swims, surf events, beach days and corporate retreats, with staffing ratios based on conditions and participant count.

Service area

Ocean rescue training & lifeguards across Southern California

Private lifeguards for pools and events across Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Ocean event safety staffing anywhere in Southern California.

Ventura · Oxnard · Port Hueneme · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Ojai · Santa Barbara · Carpinteria · Malibu · Santa Monica · Redondo Beach

Pacific Safety Group

Book a certified lifeguard

Send the date, address and expected headcount and we'll confirm availability and send a simple agreement.

pacificsafetygroup@gmail.com  ·  Ventura, California

Call 805-340-2158