Reserve Network

Connecting Aquatic Facilities with Aquatic Professionals

The First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network is a regional workforce readiness initiative designed to help aquatic facilities remain open, safe, and prepared by strengthening connections between qualified aquatic professionals and organizations experiencing staffing challenges.

Across Michigan, schools, municipalities, camps, aquatic centers, and recreation programs continue to face lifeguard shortages that can result in reduced operating hours, canceled programs, and unexpected pool closures. The First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network was created to help address these challenges through professional networking, workforce support, and aquatic safety collaboration.

For Aquatic Facilities

Partner facilities gain access to a growing network of qualified aquatic professionals and workforce development resources. Whether you are seeking support with recruitment, retention, seasonal staffing, or emergency preparedness, the Reserve Network helps strengthen your aquatic readiness.

Benefits include:

• Access to the First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network

• Recruitment and workforce development support

• Distribution of employment opportunities

• Aquatic safety resources and updates

• Access to training and professional development opportunities

• Connections with aquatic professionals throughout West Michigan

For Aquatic Professionals

The Reserve Network provides opportunities for certified lifeguards, water safety instructors, swim coaches, aquatic directors, firefighters, EMTs, and other aquatic professionals to connect with facilities seeking qualified personnel.

Benefits include:

• Employment and shift opportunities

• Professional networking

• Training and continuing education information

• Career development resources

• Access to a regional aquatic safety community

Building Aquatic Readiness

The First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network is not a staffing agency. It is a professional network dedicated to strengthening aquatic programs through workforce development, collaboration, preparedness, and community partnerships.

By connecting facilities with qualified professionals and supporting the development of a stronger aquatic workforce, we help communities maintain safe, accessible, and sustainable aquatic programs.

Together, we can help keep aquatic programs open, prepared, and safe.

Join the Network

Whether you represent an aquatic facility or are an aquatic professional looking to make a difference, we invite you to become part of the First Watch Aquatic Reserve Network.

First Watch Aquatic Safety, LLC
Before the Emergency.