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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this depends.  Has he had any training? CPR, swim instructor, etc.?

14 is pretty young.  You can get lifeguard certified in my state until 15, so I would say that should be the youngest age to start giving swim instruction.

Also, I would only allow this in a pool with a lifeguard on duty or an adult overseeing the instruction and supervising.  Our HS swim team works with kids on swim instruction, but there is a lifeguard present plus the adult swim coach there supervising.  A 14 yr old solo with a young child in a pool and no lifeguard would be a big no for me. [/quote]

Usually, states set 15 at the age to lifeguard in a pool and 16-18 for open areas like water parks or beaches, but places vary. I agree on requiring a lifeguard to teach. I have a 14 year old who will teach this summer in a pool with lifeguards. Someone asked him if he can come teach their child in their pool at home and I told him to decline. Too risky. [/quote]

Your child should be certified and there should be a lifeguard.[/quote]

Certified for what? My kid has a slate of requirements to complete before he can start teaching, including BLS training, a background check, OSHA training, etc. [/quote]

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