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

A young man smiling and holding a red life-saving flotation device with the word 'GUARD' on it, standing on a poolside with a pool, outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and a background of trees and blue sky.

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

A young male lifeguard standing barefoot near a swimming pool, holding a red rescue float with 'GUARD' written on it, wearing a navy shirt with a water safety logo and a cap, with lush trees and poolside furniture in the background on a sunny day.

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