Meet the Team
Founded by East Hampton locals, South Fork Swim provides private water safety coverage and instruction for homes, families, and events across the Hamptons. With over 14 years of combined ocean and pool lifeguarding experience, we bring local knowledge, professional training, and calm oversight to every lesson and event.
Jack Cooper
Junior Lifeguard Instructor
East Hampton Village Ocean Lifeguard
CPR & First Aid Certified
Aiden Cooper
Lieutenant Ocean Lifeguard, Village of East Hampton
7+ years of lifeguarding and rescue experience
Former Junior Lifeguard Instructor
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from Skidmore College
Certified in First Aid, CPR, Still Water, and Ocean Lifeguarding
Aiden also brings experience working with students, emphasizing patience, structure, and leadership.
Colin Schaefer
Junior Lifeguard Instructor
East Hampton Town Ocean Lifeguard Lieutenant
CPR & First Aid Certified
Aubrey Peterson
East Hampton Village Ocean Lifeguard
CPR & First Aid Certified
Reed “RJ” Jones
Ocean Lifeguard, Village of East Hampton
7+ years of lifeguarding and rescue experience
Member of East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue
Former varsity swimmer at East Hampton High School
BBA in Finance from Emory University
Certified in First Aid, CPR, Still Water, and Ocean Lifeguarding
Reed brings both local expertise and organizational experience to client safety and logistics.
Additional Staff
Trained. Certified. Local. Every member of our team shares our mission to provide expert safety and instruction in and around the water.
Charlie Goldsmith
East Hampton Town Ocean Lifeguard Captain
CPR & First Aid Certified