Andreas Schepper: The lifeguard who makes guests rethink!

Andreas Schepper: The lifeguard who makes guests rethink!

What is happening in the water paradise of Göttingen? Andreas Schepper has been ensuring safety and cleanliness at the Grone natural adventure pool for 20 years now. The 60-year-old has not only earned respect among bathers through his humorous manner, but also attaches great importance to dealing directly with them. He himself prefers the term “pool attendant” to the official title “skilled pool worker”, like that Göttingen Tageblatt reported.

In his outdoor pool, one of three in Göttingen, Schepper not only takes care of the algae removal and cleanliness, but also the parental supervision. He has saved children who couldn't swim and insists that "the bather is king." He relies on friendly requests to be considerate instead of strict rules. This approach works - after five years of intensive warnings, bathers are now throwing their rubbish into the bins themselves.

The outdoor pool in detail

The Grone natural adventure pool opened its doors this season on May 16, 2025. The pool's facilities are impressive: There is a sports pool with 6 x 25m lanes, a diving rock with various diving boards, a wide-wave water slide and much more. The pool also offers a natural swimming area with rocks and sandy beaches covering an area of ​​11,675 m². In addition, the pool is heated exclusively by solar energy and impresses with its environmentally friendly operation, which enables high water quality and pleasant temperatures. The water is purified through multi-stage soil filtering and a constructed sewage treatment plant that freshly replaces the water three times a day goesf.de is to be read.

The job of the lifeguard

What does it actually mean to be a lifeguard? Schepper has undergone in-depth training, which includes not only water safety but also first aid and pool management. The three-year dual training covers many areas, including rescue techniques, legal basics and customer communication. A hump above the water: For many, the job is a big challenge, as the lifeguards also have to provide psychological support for the guests. If you would like to find out more about the training, you can take a look at the Training compass throw.

Andreas Schepper enjoys the variety that his job brings with it. In the off-season he plans trips to Crete and La Gomera to leave the stress of the hot summer days behind him. After work, he likes to relax by the water, where he can enjoy the peace and quiet after an exciting day at work. With his authoritarian but always friendly manner, he has won the hearts of many visitors.