Approved Lifeguard Swimwear & Swimsuits for you Lifeguard Job
Watermen Lifeguard swimwear and apparel is approved for all standard pool and beach lifeguard positions. If your job requires you to purchase a lifeguard uniform, we’ve got you covered. Typical uniform requirements range from specific colors to mandatory gear and recommended equipment. Below we will discuss popular required Lifeguard Swimwear, Swimsuits, Shorts, & Equipment.
What Swimwear is required for Lifeguarding?
Depending on your Agency or Employer, your Approved Lifeguard Swimwear & Swimsuits will vary. Most employers require a red or navy uniform consisting of shorts, and or swimwear such as a one piece bathing suit or two piece bikini. Standard accepted gear usually requires a visible ‘GUARD+’ or ‘LIFEGUARD’ logo clearly placed on the chest of all swimsuits and on the leg of shorts. Additional lifeguard apparel includes t-shirts, hats, and outerwear such as sweatshirts or sweatpants. In summary, most lifeguard jobs require the following items:
Swimwear and apparel in the color Red, Navy, Royal, or Black (depending on your Agency, Pool, or Employer)
GUARD+ or LIFEGUARD logo clearly displayed on chest of swimsuits or shirts, and leg of shorts.
Additional Equipment such as hip pack, CPR mask, whistle, etc
If you are unclear which items are required by your employer, don’t hesitate to reach out to your supervisor and discuss the mandatory swimwear and equipment.
Women’s Approved Lifeguard Swimwear & Swimsuits
For 3 decades, Watermen has been creating professional women’s lifeguard swimwear and equipment that is certified for Lifeguard Jobs. Shop our Best sellers:
Women’s One-Piece Lifeguard Swimsuits
Women’s X-Back One-Piece Swimsuit with GUARD+(Red, Navy, Royal, Black). Our 4-way super stretch fabric leaves the competition in the dust. Not only breathable and immensely comfortable, but also guaranteed to hold its color, and not sag or lose shape. Rated to withstand 300+ hours of chlorine and sun abuse, You’re going to have this fully lined suit for a very, very long time. WE GUARANTEE IT! Made is the USA.
Women’s Racer Tank One-Piece Swimsuit with GUARD+(Red, Navy, Royal, Black). The Racer Tank Elite Women’s One-Piece Swimsuit is a streamline Polyester suit, built to last. Made with chlorine rated polyester fabric, the Racer Tank Elite is double lined for 0% transparency and comes complete with a built in bra for extra support. Watermen Brand is proud to produce this swimsuit in the USA.
Women’s Two-Piece Lifeguard Swimsuits & Bikinis
Rescue Bikini Top with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). The best of both worlds, double layered Sports Bra fit with a built-in support and. secure straps and design create a top that is desired to be worn, both on and off the clock. Built by female lifeguards for female lifeguards. 100% chlorine block Polyester is color fast and race resistant. Excellent for water parks and aquatic sports.
Racer Back Bikini Top with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). The Racer Back Swimsuit Top is an excellent swimsuit for all activities. Full coverage and double layered fabric provide reinforced comfort and 0% transparency. Enhanced support with a Sports bra fit allows this swimsuit top to be worn for all pursuits, both in and out of the water, especially recommended by beach lifeguards, pool guards, and athletes alike.
Tankini Set with GUARD+ (Red, Navy).Looks like a one piece with flexibility of two piece. Our performance Elite fabric is non-fading 100% chlorine proof, UPF50+ and super soft, Quick drying and hold it recovery. Shelf bra with liner for added support and comfort sold as set, Bottoms included. 100% chlorine proof polyester
Women’s Lifeguard Shorts
Aloha Stretch Shorts with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). The Aloha Short is a 4″ inseam women’s short made of 4-way stretch material. Enjoy these ultra lightweight, anti-microbial and odor free shorts from the beach to the gym and everywhere in between. The waistband can be flipped down allowing a more streamlined fit. Preferred for lifeguarding, water parks and pools, or everyday use.
Super Girl Short with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). Quick drying, ultra lightweight, 2 front pockets. One of our most popular models, preferred for everyday use, lifeguarding, water parks and pools. Draw cord to firmly secure on hips for swimming or running.
Men’s Approved Lifeguard Swimwear & Swimsuits
For 3 decades, Watermen has been creating the best lifeguard shorts approved for Lifeguard Jobs. Shop our Best sellers:
Men’s Lifeguard Shorts
Maverick Short 17″ with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). Super Soft Lightweight 4-way super stretch, for 15 hour days of comfort & functionality, both in and out of the water. Featuring our hydrophobic fabric that dries lightning fast with a shorter inseam and scalloped sides to provide maximum movement. Elastic waist with secure drawcord, front side mesh drainage pockets and no liner. Smooth bound seams eliminate chaffing with a back patch pocket with Velcro®-closure. Non chaffing Cool-Plus® antimicrobial liner.
Rincon Stretch Short 19″ with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). Super stretch material provides comfort & rash- free performance. Dries quickly. Scalloped sides provide maximum movement. Elastic waist with secure drawcord, front side mesh drainage pockets and side radio pocket. Smooth bound seams that eliminate chaffing and a Cool-Plus® antimicrobial liner.
Mainstay Boardshort 18.5″ with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Black). Fit is everything! First in its class; super durable 4-way stretch short that is comfortable wet or dry and is made specifically for lifeguards. This shorter mid-thigh 8” inseam scalloped leg boardshort comes with the first Thru & ThruTM drawcord cinch waist that is made to stay on when making rescues. With unparalleled function and comfort, this baby has a Velcro® CPR mask/ radio pocket and is guaranteed to be the Watermen® brand’s bestselling short to date.
The Performance Short 14″ with GUARD+ (Red, Navy, Royal, Black). Back for the first time, the Performance Short 2.0, the most advanced lifeguard short on the market. Engineered to keep you cool, comfortable, rash-free, and as dry as possible when the job calls for a busy day running and swimming. Features a new hydrophobic 4-way stretch material that dries lightning fast and a shorter inseam with a Cool Plus® liner that will prevent “chaffage” when running. Three large water and sand draining pockets, adjustable elastic drawcord waist.
From the beach to the boat to the pool deck, our lifeguard swimsuits and apparel saves lives! A few things have changed since we started selling lifeguard shorts in the 80’s, but the emphasis on quality and customer service is more alive than ever. This year, we are excited to offer multiple new colors in our sun protection lines, new weather gear and outerwear, and a few new rescue equipment items. Watermen is built on decades of feedback from the lifesaving professionals we support, so don’t be surprised when your first pair of shorts or swimsuit feels like it was made for you. Make every shift more comfortable with our premium quality lifeguard apparel and equipment.
Premium Quality Lifeguard Apparel with 5 star customer service
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New 2024 lifeguard apparel:
Santa Cruz Sweapants. Shop these cozy lifeguard sweatpants made for cooler weather. Ankle zips allow for easy changing. Sizes SM through 3XL. Black & Navy available.
Big River Weatherproof Pants. These exceptionally weatherproof pants are perfect for all conditions. Zipper ankle cuffs allow for easy changing. Sizes XS through 3XL. Navy, Red, & Black available,
Watermen Joggers. The ultimate active professional pant that doesn’t sacrifice functionality and comfort. Breathable, moisture-wicking, and tapered leg. Sizes XS through 2XL. Navy & Black available.
Lifeguard Work Jacket. The gold standard of the industry, the Watermen Lifeguard Jacket has new plush fleece lining and priceless functionality. Pockets secure radios and rescue equipment, while ribbed cuffs allow for all activities. Sizes XS through 3XL. Navy & Red available.
New Sun Protection Colors. We now offer Rashguards in color: white (longsleeve & shortsleeve), Windansea Hoodie in color: yellow, and our Surf Shirts in color: royal (longsleeve & shortsleeve). All UPF 50
Watermen Customer Service
Here at Watermen, we take pride in our recurring business and customers. Our customer support is available Monday through Friday from 9-4pm PST. If you are a new or repeat customer, give us a ring if you would like to go through the 2024 with a sales representative. You can discuss all of our Lifeguard Swimwear and Apparel in depth. We are more than happy to provide a quote for any bulk or wholesale inquiries.
Watermen Brand Lifeguard Uniforms and Apparel – Decades of Innovation
Watermen Brand is proud of the past few decades spent innovating and refining quality lifeguard uniforms and apparel. They key to our success is quality and feedback. Our lifeguard uniforms and apparel have always been made from the highest quality fabric and materials in the industry. If you have worn Watermen Brand apparel, you know what we are talking about. Year after year, we thrive on the feedback from our customers, most of which are life-saving professionals, using our gear day in and day out. This priceless feedback, combined with our innovative approach, allows us to refine and perfect our products.
Lifeguard Apparel has changed over the years, with the advent of new materials and technology. From 4-way stretch fabric, to antimicrobial / moisture wicking liners, lifeguard shorts and suits are better than they have ever been. In addition to materials, ‘patterns and design’ have modernized the industry, allowing more flexibility and range of movement. However, not all lifeguard clothing stores have invested in this approach, rather, they have focused on the bottom line and overall cost. Here, at Watermen Brand, our mission is not to provide the cheapest product on the market. Rather, we have championed the new wave of materials and design, leading with quality first.
Modern Lifeguard Uniforms and Apparel
For example, our Maverick Men’s Lifeguard Short and our Men’s Rincon Stretch Lifeguard Short embody years of feedback and innovation. Both shorts come with modern, 4 way stretch fabric and antimicrobial Cool-Plus liners. These features combined, allow lifeguards to enjoy rash-free flexibility and support. Click the image below to shop all Men’s Lifeguard Trunks.
In addition to Men’s Lifeguard Trunks & Boardshorts, Watermen Brand specializes in Women’s Lifeguard shorts and swimsuits. Similar to the lifeguard shorts above, the Women’s Supergirl Short and Women’s Pro Stretch Boardshort are preferred for female lifeguard uniforms from coast to coast. Durable and flexible, these women’s lifeguard uniforms are made to last through the seasons. Click the image below to shop all women’s shorts.
Watermen Brand specializes in custom lifeguard uniforms and apparel. Bulk and wholesale pricing available. Call us at 1-800-414-3181 to take advantage of our discounts and deals.
The chafing must stop. It has to! BUT, do ‘rash free’ boardshorts and trunks exist? Has someone addressed this issue and designed a pair of shorts that are meant to be worn all day, and reduce or eliminate the chafe and rash?
The average swimsuit is comfortable for a swim or two, but after repeated use, the chafing can be unbearable. Especially in salt water. Add any running to your routine, and you have yourself a disaster. Ask any lifeguard or aquatic sports enthusiast who spends day after day in the water. The rash and chafing can be so irritating, you become desperate for a solution.
We can’t tell you all the secrets, but we can tell you about our Watermen boardshorts and trunks with built in liners. When you take a high quality pair of trunks or boardshorts and add a high quality liner, the outcome is very comfortable. Not to mention, these shorts have been tested and redesigned over decades to perfect every aspect, from seams to pocket placement. If you cant tell, we obviously have some passion behind creating the best possible pair of shorts. We love doing this!
Rash Free Boardshorts and Trunks for Lifeguards and Aquatic Sports
For daily use and especially aquatic sports, the shorts must provide flexibility, and avoid friction at all costs. At Watermen, this is our specialty. Over the decades, we have worked with lifeguards, medics, and watermen of all types to create trunks and boardshorts that are virtually rash-free. For an occupation like lifeguarding, the quality is unparalleled. After running up and down the beach all day, in and out of the water, the average pair of swim trunks or board shorts will have you doubled over in pain or taking wide steps to avoid any more chafing. Thankfully, this can be avoided.
We combine premium quality shorts with liners of the highest quality fabric to produce the perfect pair of shorts. The ‘Cool-Plus’ liner in our Rincon Stretch short provides superior comfort and support.
It is all about a high quality, no chafe liner:
The Watermen rash free boardshorts and trunks have a moisture wicking, antimicrobial liner which is designed to reduce any friction or chafing and provide extra support and comfort. Both the trunks and liner are made from ‘top of the line’ rapid drying, lightweight materials.
Have you ever wanted a pair of shorts you can swim in, sleep in, run in, and workout in? Well, we have for decades! The whole idea that started this brand in the first place, was to build a pair of trunks capable of 50 hour work weeks, wet or dry, always comfortable – and most importantly, no chafe.
Our custom lifeguard gear is made for lifeguards, by lifeguards. We all acknowledge that every business benefits from customer feedback to improve the product. In our case, our customers are life saving professionals and those who work as watermen for a living. This has given us the special ability to evolve and grow with even more direction and purpose. Every swimsuit and pair of shorts in our catalog has been perfected over the past few decades. We have demanding expectations because our gear is literally being used to save lives. Our mission is to provide a pair of shorts, or a suit, that can be worn 15 hours a day and last throughout the years. This philosophy goes deeper than just a lifestyle brand and forces us to make a product that is durable, comfortable, and affordable.
Our Quality Swimwear & Apparel, Your Logo!
Our ability to design long-lasting products has created a diverse client list. we are proud to work with Beach and Pool Lifeguards, Fire Departments, Swim schools, water parks and more. All of these customers know the value in equipment and apparel that stands up to daily use and lasts through the years. However, there is one way to make this gear even better for your company or organization; Customization!
Many of our repeat customers and new clients come to us for customization in the form of embroidery and screen printing. Here at Watermen, we are happy to customize your order, whether it is a patch for lifeguard gear, or an emblem for a water park or swim school. Our quick turnaround times and helpful sales team allows our customers to agree on specific pricing, customization details, and quantities all before ordering their gear. Whether you are ready to order, or have a few questions for our sales reps, send us a message here or call us at 1-800-414-3181. Interested in our 2023 Catalog, click here!
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Lastly, here are a few examples of the Customizable clothing and equipment we offer. We love working with Beach Lifeguards, Pool Lifeguards, Water Parks, Wave Pools, Fire Departments, Swim Schools, Swim Teams, Adventure Tour Companies, and many more:
