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 […]
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 […]
What you as a New Lifeguard are Expected to Know Your first job is always memorable. No matter what you do, it’s safe to say you’ll probably have your fair share of ups and downs — but you’ll laugh it off and learn from it in […]
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 […]
Beat the Heat this Summer as a Lifeguard The first day of summer was June 20th, so it’s safe to say we’re in the full swing of balmy summer weather. We can’t control the temperature, but we can certainly find ways to make it a […]
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 […]
Movies About Lifeguards You Can Watch at Home Let’s face it — we’re all looking for a few more movie and TV show recommendations than usual. We’re all staying at home and doing the best we can do to keep our world as safe and […]
3 Ways to Enforce Health and Safety at Your Facility A lot of the time, we’re talking to lifeguards — helping them with their outfits, giving them safety tips and functioning as a forum for the lifeguard community as a whole. But there’s a whole […]
Tips for Lifeguard in Warm Climates Summer is finally here, so a lot of beaches and pools are gearing up for a busy season. Most people associate summer with heat and as temperatures climb, lifeguards may find themselves in need of uniforms that will keep […]
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 […]
