American Red Cross certified private lifeguarding, bespoke swimming instruction, and discreet luxury event aquatic management — at your private pool in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills.
We provide premier aquatic services to discerning families throughout the San Fernando Valley. Each service is delivered at the client's private pool — we come to you.
Our core San Fernando Valley service area
Gated & master-planned communities
Studio-area & Burbank corridor
Based in the Conejo Valley, serving the San Fernando Valley. 805 LifeGuard is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, where founder Jasper van der Zwaan established the company in 2016. The same founder-led service, the same American Red Cross certified team, the same discretion and care — delivered to your the San Fernando Valley estate, gated community, or family residence. We serve the entire 818 area code from Calabasas to Burbank.
805 LifeGuard was founded in 2016 by Jasper van der Zwaan on a simple conviction: that discerning families deserved the same caliber of professional aquatic safety expertise that elite swim programs provide — delivered privately, at their own pool, with the discretion that distinguished clientele expect. Seven-plus years later, that conviction has produced an unbroken record of zero safety incidents across more than 500 swimming lessons and 100 private events.
We remain a founder-led operation. When you call (805) 367-6432, you reach someone who is personally accountable for the service. We have never compromised on certification standards, we have never used unvetted contract staff, and we treat every Sherman Oaks pool party and every Encino swim lesson with the same standard of care.
A specialty most providers don't have. Jasper holds advanced certification in Special Needs Aquatic Instruction — training in adaptive swimming techniques and inclusive water safety education for individuals with physical and developmental differences. This is not a service most luxury lifeguard providers offer. For the San Fernando Valley families with a child who learns differently, who has a physical condition requiring patient and informed instruction, or who simply needs a teacher with both credentials and temperament for adaptive work, this is an irreplaceable resource.
Certification we don't compromise. Every lifeguard and instructor at 805 LifeGuard maintains current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) credentialing. Recertification is non-negotiable and continuous — we have maintained perfect certification records since the company's founding in 2016.
Insurance and accountability that protect you. 805 LifeGuard carries $1,000,000 general liability insurance per occurrence, with $5,000,000 excess liability coverage available for HOA partnerships and higher-profile engagements. We are California licensed and professionally bonded. All personnel are background-checked and security-cleared. Certificates of insurance are available on request for any HOA board, estate manager, event venue, or insurance underwriter that requires documentation.
Six core services, all delivered with the discretion, certification, and personal attention that distinguishes private property service in the San Fernando Valley's most respected communities.
Discreet, professional aquatic safety coverage for private pools and estate events from Sherman Oaks to Hidden Hills. Lifeguards arrive credentialed, equipped, and prepared — and conduct themselves with the discretion that distinguished private property service requires.
Personalized swim instruction at your the San Fernando Valley pool — from a child's first session to adult instruction, advanced coaching for competitive swimmers, or recovery-oriented work. We meet each student at their actual level and work at their actual pace.
Adaptive swimming instruction for individuals with special needs, sensory differences, developmental considerations, or physical conditions that benefit from specialized aquatic technique. Jasper holds advanced certification in this discipline — a rare specialty among the Valley aquatic providers.
White-glove water safety oversight for private parties, milestone celebrations, corporate events, and family gatherings at the San Fernando Valley estates. Event lifeguards arrive before guests, conduct full safety assessment, and coordinate seamlessly with catering and event staff.
Comprehensive pool maintenance available to existing the San Fernando Valley clients. Regular service, seasonal opening and closing, water quality management, and pre-event preparation handled by the same team that knows your pool from regular visits.
Aquatic management for luxury HOAs, gated communities, and residential developments throughout the San Fernando Valley. Seasonal lifeguard staffing, summer pool program coverage, and ongoing aquatic safety consultation — without the operational burden of managing certifications internally.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in a consistent, verifiable record of safety, satisfaction, and professional service delivery across Southern California's most distinguished communities.
For anything not covered here, please call (805) 367-6432 or email concierge@805lifeguard.com.
805 LifeGuard is headquartered in Thousand Oaks (Conejo Valley), where founder Jasper van der Zwaan established the company in 2016. We regularly serve clients throughout the San Fernando Valley — Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and surrounding communities. The same founder-led service that distinguished Conejo Valley families have trusted for 7+ years is now available to discerning the Valley families.
Our primary service area within the San Fernando Valley includes Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills. We also serve adjacent communities throughout the 818 area code — please call to discuss your specific location.
Yes — this is one of our specialties. Founder Jasper van der Zwaan holds advanced certification in Special Needs Aquatic Instruction and has worked with families across a wide range of physical, developmental, and sensory differences. We use adaptive techniques, work at the student's actual pace, and coordinate with parents (and where appropriate, therapists or care teams) on goals. For the Valley families who have struggled to find an instructor with both the credentials and the patience for adaptive work, this is our most personally meaningful specialty.
Yes — every lifeguard and instructor at 805 LifeGuard maintains current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) credentials. We have maintained perfect, uninterrupted certification records since the company's founding in 2016. Recertification is continuous and non-negotiable.
Yes. 805 LifeGuard is California licensed and professionally bonded. We carry $1,000,000 general liability insurance per occurrence, with $5,000,000 excess liability coverage available for HOA partnerships and higher-profile engagements. Certificates of insurance are available on request for any HOA board, event venue, estate manager, or insurance underwriter that requires documentation.
Yes — HOA aquatic services is one of our six core service categories. We partner with HOAs and master-planned communities throughout the San Fernando Valley to provide seasonal lifeguard staffing, summer pool program coverage, and ongoing aquatic safety consultation. We're particularly well-suited to gated communities like Hidden Hills, Calabasas's The Oaks, and Bell Canyon, where discretion and reliable certification are paramount. Please call to discuss your community's specific requirements.
The fastest way is to call (805) 367-6432 directly — that line reaches us personally. You can also email concierge@805lifeguard.com, or request a consultation through our main site contact form. Initial consultations are confidential and tailored to your specific situation.
the San Fernando Valley summers are our peak season — we recommend booking event coverage at least two weeks in advance from May through September, and earlier for major weekends (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day). Holiday weekends fill quickly.
We do not publish pricing publicly. Every engagement begins with a private consultation, where we discuss your situation, your pool, your needs, and the appropriate service level. We provide transparent pricing during that conversation. This approach reflects the bespoke nature of our services — there isn't a single "swim lesson price" or "event coverage price" because no two engagements are identical.
You reach 805 LifeGuard's founder, Jasper van der Zwaan, or a member of the small team Jasper has trained personally. We do not use call centers, automated dispatch systems, or third-party booking platforms. Every inquiry is handled by someone who can speak directly to the service.
Whether you're planning a Sherman Oaks pool party next month, considering year-round swim instruction for your child at your Encino home, or evaluating professional aquatic safety for your Calabasas HOA — we'd welcome the conversation. All consultations are confidential and tailored to your specific situation.