First Watch Aquatic Safety Founding Partners 

Founding Partner Program

Building Stronger Aquatic Programs Together

The First Watch Aquatic Safety Founding Partner Program is an opportunity for schools, municipalities, camps, aquatic centers, recreation departments, and community organizations to become early supporters of a regional effort focused on aquatic safety, workforce readiness, and operational continuity.

As a Founding Partner, your organization will help shape the future of the First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network while gaining access to valuable resources designed to strengthen aquatic operations and address ongoing workforce challenges.

Why First Watch?

Across Michigan, aquatic facilities continue to face challenges related to lifeguard recruitment, retention, and staffing shortages. These challenges can lead to reduced operating hours, canceled programs, increased workload on existing staff, and unexpected facility closures.

First Watch Aquatic Safety was created to help facilities respond proactively through workforce development, professional networking, aquatic safety consulting, and access to the First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network.

Founding Partner Benefits

✔ Access to the First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network

✔ Distribution of employment opportunities and staffing needs to Reserve Members

✔ Workforce readiness and recruitment support

✔ Quarterly Aquatic Safety Updates

✔ Access to aquatic safety resources, templates, and best practices

✔ Opportunity to influence future network services and development

✔ Priority access to pilot programs and new initiatives

✔ Recognition as a Founding Partner of the First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network

✔ Lifetime Founding Partner pricing as long as membership remains active

Who Should Become a Founding Partner?

The Founding Partner Program is designed for:

• School Aquatic Centers

• Municipal Pools

• Recreation Departments

• YMCA Facilities

• Summer Camps

• Campgrounds

• Waterfront Programs

• Community Aquatic Facilities

Founding Partner Investment

$199 per year ($299 per year for all other aquatic facility partners)

Limited to the first 10 participating facilities

Join the Movement

By becoming a Founding Partner, your organization is helping create a stronger aquatic workforce, safer aquatic environments, and more sustainable aquatic programs throughout West Michigan.

Together, we can help ensure that aquatic facilities remain open, prepared, and safe for the communities they serve.

FIRST WATCH AQUATIC SAFETY, LLC

Before the Emergency.

Protecting People. Supporting Aquatic Professionals. Strengthening Communities.