FOUNDERS BIO
Jason Bitzer is the Lead Instructor and Instructor Trainer at Never Off Duty (NOD), certified under the American Red Cross for over a decade. With more than 20 years of professional lifeguarding experience and aquatic facility management, he brings deep expertise and leadership to the field of water safety.
In 2017, he founded Never Off Duty (NOD)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a clear and urgent purpose:
His vision is bold but clear: Empowering every child to swim—and avoid accidental drownings.
Never Off Duty (NOD) is a coastal community–driven nonprofit committed to preventing drownings and advancing public safety through education, innovation, and access. As a registered 501(c)(3), we support both seasoned lifeguards and the next generation of first responders by providing training, resources, and career pathways in lifesaving services.
Our mission is to aid at-risk youth in pursuing careers in First Response through lifeguarding—by first creating an environment where every child can learn to swim. We believe lifesaving skills should be accessible to all, not a privilege for a few.
At the same time, we empower individuals and organizations with cutting-edge water safety techniques, access to high-performance gear, and real-world best practices—ensuring those responsible for protecting lives are fully equipped to do so.
Our vision is simple but powerful: Empowering every child to swim—and avoid accidental drownings.
We proudly partner with municipalities, schools, and sponsors who share our belief that drowning is preventable—and that every life saved begins with access, awareness, and action.
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