Water Safety Tips for Swimmers at Summer Camp If you have summer camp plans — or if you have a child planning to attend summer camp — there’s a good chance water will be involved. Whether it’s a lake, beach, or pool, summer camp water safety […]
What Lifeguards Can Do To Stay Protected From Sun Damage As a lifeguard, being in the sun is inevitable… unless you work exclusively at an indoor pool. Chances are, you’re out and about in the beating sun, which has its perks but can put you […]
5 Gifts for your Lifeguard Friends and Family Stockings Looking for a stocking stuffer for your lifeguard loved ones? Look no further. We’ve got lifeguard goodies for stockings big and small — so take a look at this list and pick the ones that you think […]
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 […]
What Sunscreen is Best for Lifeguards? On the long list of things lifeguards need to do is one thing that is important, but often overlooked: Apply sunscreen. Not only does sunscreen protect your skin, but it prevents you from getting painful, nasty, distracting burns. No […]
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 […]
Lifeguard New Year’s Resolutions Happy New Year from our family to yours! We are wishing you a happy, safe holiday and a year filled with joy, laughter, and many memories. In the spirit of new, we’ve compiled a few resolutions for lifeguards. These aren’t your […]
Debunking the Myth That Sunburns Only Happen in the Summer Temperatures are dropping and the sun’s rays seem to be a little less powerful. While we’re celebrating the cool weather, we’re also taking this as an opportunity to debunk a common misconception. Many people think […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know Lifeguards Deal With Bet you thought lifeguards clock in, watch the patrons, and clock out. That’s true — they definitely do. But they do a lot more than just that. In case you’re interested in becoming a lifeguard or maybe […]
Summer Guide to UV Index Ultraviolet Index, commonly referred to as UV Index, was developed in 1994 in an effort to quantify just how “sunny” the sun is on any given day. The sun, like all hot objects, emits ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to […]
