Our team
We’re the team behind Response Ready Aquatics—lifeguards, instructors, and responders who bring real experience into every class, with a shared goal of helping you feel confident, prepared, and ready for any situation.
Maebel Haynes
Maebel Haynes is a co-founder of Response Ready Aquatics and an experienced lifeguard, lifeguard instructor, swim instructor, and pool manager. She has extensive experience training swimmers and lifeguards of all levels. Maebel brings a strong foundation in aquatic response and safety education into every class, with a focus on building confidence, competence, and real-world readiness.
Work Experience:
- Winsted YMCA (2023-Present)
- Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
- Litchfield Country Club (2023-Present)
- Lifeguard/Senior Guard
- Swim Instructor
- Aquatics Manager
- Mansfield Community Center (2024-Present)
- Lifeguard/Senior Guard
- Windham Community Center (2025-Present)
- Swim Instructor
Luke Gordon
Luke Gordon is a co-founder of Response Ready Aquatics and an experienced lifeguard, EMT, and volunteer firefighter. With years of experience in both aquatic safety and emergency response, he brings real-world knowledge and a calm, professional approach into every class. Luke is passionate about preparing students to respond confidently in emergencies through hands-on training, practical skills, and teamwork-focused instruction.
Work Experience:
- Litchfield Fire (2022-Present)
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Litchfield Country Club (2023-Present)
- Lifeguard/Senior Guard
- Litchfield Ambulance (2024-Present)
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Bantam Fire (2024-Present)
- Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
- Stratford EMS (2025-Present)
- Emergency Medical Technician