American Presidents Who Were Once Lifeguards Throughout history, American presidents have been remembered for their leadership, decision-making, and ability to navigate the complexities of national and international issues. However, an interesting and often overlooked aspect of some U.S. presidents’ backgrounds is their experience as lifeguards. […]
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 […]
Lifeguard Spring Training (Part 2) Looking for a challenge that will get you in shape for Springtime? Look no further. You’ve probably tracked along Part I of our Spring training series — so now, it’s time for Part II. These 5 exercises — especially in […]
Lifeguard Spring Training (Part 1) T minus one month until the first day of Spring (March 20!), and you know what that means. Bright colors will be abundant, flowers will be blooming, and beaches will be swarming. For lifeguards, springtime may be one of the […]
How To Work Off That Thanksgiving Meal: Lifeguard Style Turkey Day is on the way. Across the country, families are getting ready to gather, give gratitude, and FEAST. We love feasting, but we know all about the ‘food coma’ that often follows a big turkey […]
How Lifeguards can Prepare for Flu Season in 2022 It’s hard to believe we’re already back in full swing of flu season. The past few years, we’ve had to worry about flu season and COVID-19 at the same time. For lifeguards who are constantly on […]
2022 USLA Lifeguard Championships, Hermosa Beach The 2022 USLA Lifeguard Championships that was held on August 11th in Hermosa Beach, California. Click Below the link below to see upcoming USLA events Click here to look up any upcoming events on the USLA Home Page! […]
What is the Ultraviolet radiation (UV) Index? Lifeguards have tools of all kinds to help them do their jobs well. Some of those tools are physical ones, like a life rescue tube or a CPR kit. Others are tools of knowledge, like understanding how to […]
3 Yoga Poses for Lifeguards, Part Two To stay in tip-top shape as a lifeguard, it’s important to regularly exercise and keep healthy — physically and mentally. Enter: yoga. We’ve already covered several yoga poses for lifeguards, but the good news is there are more. […]
How to Increase Endurance as a Lifeguard Lifeguarding requires all kinds of skills — both physical and mental — like strength, power, and endurance, to name a few. For lifeguards who spend several hours on shifts, endurance is key. Not only do you have to be in […]
