What Exactly Does it Take to be a Lifeguard? Summer jobs, part-time jobs, and outdoor jobs are typically the most coveted among teenagers and young adults. There’s one occupation that satisfies all of those requirements: lifeguarding. The caveat: It’s not so easy. Lifeguards play a huge […]
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Cold Water Swimming Now that January is upon us, it feels like no one wants to go to the pool. The water is frigid and winds are gusty, so it seems like a no-brainer… right? Not for cold water […]
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 […]
How to Make Water Safety a Cool Family Tradition What creates family water-safety? Water-safety can be defined as the state of any family’s (or community’s) education, experience and capability in and around the water; or alternatively, “a water-skilled, water-smart, water-strong family”. How we plan and […]
The 5 Books Every Lifeguard Should Read With the holidays just around the corner, you may have some extra time on your hands. Whether you’re a lifeguard or you’re simply interested in the industry, now is a great time to learn more about the guardians […]
3 Must Follow Rules Every Lifeguard Should Know Lifeguards are known for blowing their whistles and reinforcing the pool or beach rules, but do you realize they have their own set of rules to follow? That’s right. Lifeguards are like aquatic police officers, so just […]
You May Want To Be A Lifeguard This Fall And Winter The thought of getting in a bathing suit and being near water in the cold winter months is probably the last thing you want to do, right? Depending on where you’re located, your winter […]
The ISLA Training Camp in Puri Beach, Odisha India In December of 2018, ISLA began its first project to the region of Odisha and is planning to run a basic 3 day training course to the lifesavers and fire fighters of Puri. ISLA will […]
