Board Member
Michael Scanlon is a retired NYPD Detective with a distinguished career spanning over 40 years as a Jones Beach lifeguard. His dedication to water safety is reflected in his roles as a USLA Executive Delegate and a NYS Lifeguard Delegate. Michael is also the Lead Instructor for the Jones Beach Junior Lifeguard Program and serves as the Team Leader for the Jones Beach Rescue Watercraft Program. As a founding team member of the Jones Beach Lifeguard Association (JBLA), he has played a pivotal role in promoting lifeguard professionalism and safety.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael is a proud father of a daughter who attends Binghamton University. She shares his passion for water safety, serving as an ocean lifeguard at Jones Beach and working with the Jones Beach Junior Lifeguard Program, continuing the family legacy of commitment to community and safety.