Safety Tips for Wave Pools Fall is upon us, so beaches and traditional pools are beginning to chill down in most states. Surfers and swimmers alike are finding alternative ways to get their wave time in. Enter: Wave pools. But first, learn how to stay […]
Why it’s Important to Wear Life Jackets Life jackets. We see them every time we’re at the beach, pool, lake or any other body of water. While you’ve probably worn them a few times, you may not realize exactly why they’re so important. See, life […]
How to assemble a lifeguard outfit Lifeguards are easily spotted because they’re known for their signature outfits. We typically think of the traditional bright red suit with a white cross stitched across the front, but lifeguard outfits can really vary. If you’re trying to put […]
What Lifeguard should know about Heated Pools If you’re lifeguarding in the fall and winter months, you might be supervising a heated pool. Some wonder if heated pools are safe or what it means to be a lifeguard at one — we’ll answer all of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Safety Tips for Swimming in the Pool During the Pandemic. We’re getting a lot of questions about lifeguard and swimmer safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we don’t have all the answers, we can touch on pool safety. Some believe that chlorine […]
Three Ways to Practice Pool Social Distancing If your community pool is open to the public again, please know it’s not a free-for-all. COVID-19 is still a widespread threat, so it’s important we all continue to practice social distancing and reasonable health and safety precautions […]
Lifeguards Social Distancing With some beaches reopening for the summer, lifeguards are faced with a new task: Enforcing social distancing. We’re all getting used to the new norms of social distancing, but lifeguards will have to get creative. We’re here to help with a few tips […]
5 Lifeguard Equipment You Need at Your Facility There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes at an aquatic center or public pool. From public safety to offering amenities, it’s important that facilities know what to offer to swimmers. Here are five pieces of […]
