Water Safety Tips for Martin Luther King Day Martin Luther King Day is right around the corner, so we’re all cheering for a much-needed 3-day weekend amidst the busy first few weeks of the new year. Chances are, it won’t exactly be “beach weather” this […]
Brief History of Lifeguards in the U.S. It feels like lifeguards have been around forever—probably because as long as you can remember, you’ve always seen lifeguards at your local pool or beach. But that wasn’t always case! There was a time when lifeguards weren’t there […]
3 Must Follow Rules Every Lifeguard Should Know Lifeguards are known for blowing their whistles and reinforcing the pool or beach rules, but do you realize they have their own set of rules to follow? That’s right. Lifeguards are like aquatic police officers, so just […]
What Is It Like To Be A Lifeguard At A Waterpark? Waterparks are fun for all ages and adventurists of all kinds. Whether you like to float in the lazy river or surmount the thrilling water slides, there’s something for everyone. But what about the […]
What Do You Need To Know About the 2019 Lifeguard Shortage? With articles surfacing about recent instances of lifeguard shortages, it’s tough to predict what is in store for the industry. It is imperative that beaches and pools are occupied by lifeguards so that visitors […]
Dangerous Marine Life to Look Out For at the Beach At the beach, everything is smooth sailing until you feel a peculiar object brush against your leg. Spielberg’s 1975 shark horror movie, Jaws , may have glamorized the idea of dangerous marine life, particularly […]
Memorial Day 2019 Surf Forecast: Brevard County Memorial Day weekend feels like the first holiday of the summer. Whether you’re kicking off the season with quick vacation or you’re heading to the beach, staying safe should always be a priority. If you do happen to […]
Beat the Heat: Staying Hydrated as a Lifeguard As the summer months roll around, it’s important to remind yourself to hydrate when you’re on duty. The days are long, the heat is intense, and the sun’s rays are bright. With that said, it’s easy to […]
Top Beaches to Be a Lifeguard in Florida Some call Florida the nation’s paradise, others claim it as an annual vacation spot. Regardless, Florida is top-of-the-list when it comes to beaches. Where there is a beach, there is a lifeguard — and sometimes it’s a […]
The ISLA Training Camp in Puri Beach, Odisha India In December of 2018, ISLA began its first project to the region of Odisha and is planning to run a basic 3 day training course to the lifesavers and fire fighters of Puri. ISLA will […]
