What’s the right age to become a lifeguard? Most of us know lifeguard jobs as the perfect summer job. Students can work flexible hours or seasonal hours, they’re spending time outside, and they’re developing important skills that will follow them throughout their adult lives. Sounds […]
Top Lifeguard Quotes of All Time For lifeguards, safety is always the #1 priority. We’re always talking about safety precautions and rescues and now, COVID-19! While we’re all about safety, we also love the fun part of being a lifeguard. We’ve compiled a list of […]
Lifeguards need for fall 2020? It’s hard to believe summer is already coming to an end. Don’t panic just yet — it looks like we’ll be enjoying (or loathing) balmy days for at least another month or so. But with mid-August fast approaching and September not […]
Lifeguarding at the Pool vs. at the Beach Everyone has a different idea about what lifeguards do. Some think they sit in a tall chair at the pool; others think they patrol the beach with a whistle and a megaphone. So what do they really […]
How to write your Lifeguard Resume Building a resume is one thing, but creating a resume for lifeguarding? That’s a whole different ball game. Because lifeguarding is so niche, it can be tricky to figure out just the right words for your resume — but don’t […]
How is COVID-19 Impacting Lifeguarding Now? These days, it seems like every news article has something to do with the coronavirus. Why? Because it’s a huge part of our world right now. COVID-19 has impacted the globe, so it’s no surprise that it’s impacting the […]
Impacted by COVID-19 on Lifeguards As soon as the global pandemic escalated, the shutdown felt immediate. Lifeguards for pools, beaches and waterparks were quickly faced with fewer hours or worse, no work at all. Now that some states are beginning to reopen pools and beaches […]
Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Held Tryouts Last Monday, Brevard County held tryouts for this year’s ocean lifeguards. Tryouts are tough for anyone — aside from the mental stress, there’s a certain level of physical stress that can really take a toll on anyone. Lucky for […]
What Exactly Does it Take to be a Lifeguard? Summer jobs, part-time jobs, and outdoor jobs are typically the most coveted among teenagers and young adults. There’s one occupation that satisfies all of those requirements: lifeguarding. The caveat: It’s not so easy. Lifeguards play a huge […]
Do Lifeguards Need Rescue Tubes? There’s a common misconception that lifeguards can do it all. A lot of people think that being a lifeguard means you’re an aquatic superhero—completely invincible and undeterred by nature’s surprises. While lifeguards are impressive, strong, and skillful, they do face […]
