Lifeguarding / Bather Supervision Technical Committee - Model Aquatic Health Code

Leadership

• Chairperson: M. Kathryn Scott, University of California, Berkeley
• Vice Chairperson: Roy Fielding, University of North Carolina
• Steering Committee Liaison: Douglas Sackett, New York State Department of Health

Members

• Richard Carroll, Jeff Ellis & Associates
• Dewey Case, Family YMCA of Southeast Mississippi
• Darby van Conover, Splash Universe Indoor Water Park Resorts
• James Cunningham, Interstate Hotels and Resorts
• Patrick Daugherty, Forsyth County Department of Health
• John Hunsucker, NASCO
• Daniel Jones, City of Norfolk
• Stephen Keiffer, Oregon Department of Human Services
• Frank Pia, Pia Consulting
• William Rich, City of Aurora CO, Aquatics Admin.
• Kay Smiley, YMCA
• Jill White, Human Kinetic/Starfish Aquatics Institute

Scope of Work

The work of the Lifeguarding / Bather Supervision Technical Committee will include lifeguard qualifications and training, staffing of lifeguards and attendants, provision of lifeguard equipment and placement requirements, safety training (CPR, AED, etc.), first aid equipment and facilities, and guidance for unguarded facilities.

Where Can I Get More Information and Assistance?

For questions or comments about the Model Aquatic Health Code, please email MAHC@cdc.gov.