Welcome to Navigating Neva! In this episode, we're tackling an important and often misunderstood topic: the difference between lifeguard duties and management responsibilities. Lifeguards are trained professionals focused on surveillance, emergency response, and injury prevention—not babysitting or one-on-one supervision. Meanwhile, management ensures facilities meet safety regulations, lifeguards receive proper training, and emergency plans are in place.

We’ll discuss common misconceptions about lifeguard responsibilities, the role of parents in water safety, and the rigorous training lifeguards undergo to be prepared for life-threatening situations. Plus, we’ll explore how management plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in keeping aquatic facilities safe and efficient.

Whether you're a parent, swimmer, or aspiring lifeguard, this episode will provide valuable insights into water safety and the teamwork required to prevent drownings. Stay tuned for practical tips, real-life examples, and a call to action on how you can support our mission of #ZeroDrownings!

In this episode we mention that Wes can help you with questions about guarding, zone covers, breaks, etc. We also tell management he is here to help you can find Wes and his serves here: https://weskingco.com/

We also mention to find an ARC Lifeguard Cert or ARC swimming lessons you can go: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class?srsltid=AfmBOopLchqnAPlUqmt4H0bba1CD326geB9xADOh3K-nb1_PqkMHr53-

We mention swimming lessons for special needs: https://swimangelfish.com/swim-angelfish-locations/

We mention USA Swim where you can find a swim team or swimming lessons: https://www.usaswimming.org/parents/learn-to-swim

In the beginning Neva Nicole shows a water watcher tag from Abbey's Hope, you can find them here: https://abbeyshope.org/resources/water-safety-information/

You can get a free water watcher landyard at Pool Safely https://www.poolsafely.gov/

Neva Nicole is wearing her #zerodrownings I want zero drownings shirt, you can get one here: https://www.bonfire.com/zerodrownings/?productType=17aa4d4d-796d-4c58-8119-c96fa6e47e6b

Want to be a guest on an upcoming season: https://form.jotform.com/250518744185158

Survey to get Wes's Rookies and Rescue's and to be entered for the lifeaguard bag:  https://form.jotform.com/250629191938163