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 […]
Choose a lifeguard uniform that fits you When it comes to choosing a lifeguard uniform, there’s a lot to consider. You need to pick out a color, style and size that works for your body and will allow you to move with speed and agility […]
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 […]
5 Essentials Every Lifeguard Should Have for COVID-19 Lifeguarding in the middle of a global pandemic is not easy. There’s no playbook because we’ve never gone through something like this before. But we still need lifeguards at the beaches and pools that are open. If […]
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 […]
What Exactly is the Big Deal with Lifeguard Chair? We see them all the time — lifeguard chairs are tall, bright and hard to miss. But what exactly is a lifeguard chair? Why is it so tall? Is it comfortable? We’ll answer all of these questions […]
What should a lifeguard apparel be on the first day of work? We’ve all seen the typical lifeguard garb: bright red, white cross in the middle, and maybe a whistle or megaphone to complement the outfit. But is that really what everyone should wear? If […]
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 […]
Celebrate Lifeguard Appreciation Day This August 10th! July is coming to a close, which means a balmy August is right around the corner. In lifeguard land, August is a big deal — because it’s when we celebrate Lifeguard Appreciation Day on August 10. If you’re looking […]
Important Muscle Groups Should Lifeguards Work on While lifeguard policies and norms differ from place to place, one thing remains the same. To be a lifeguard, you have to be up for a challenge and you have to be physically fit. With gyms closed down […]
