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 […]
Jacksonville Beaches begin to Reopen Following COVID-19 Quarantine This past week was a big week for Florida — we experienced the deadliest day so far and Jacksonville beaches reopened. Florida is one of the first states to start gradually reopening public spaces, beaches included. On Friday, […]
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 […]
Brief History of Lifeguards in the U.S. It feels like lifeguards have been around forever—probably because as long as you can remember, you’ve always seen lifeguards at your local pool or beach. But that wasn’t always case! There was a time when lifeguards weren’t there […]
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 […]
What Is It Like To Be A Lifeguard At A Waterpark? Waterparks are fun for all ages and adventurists of all kinds. Whether you like to float in the lazy river or surmount the thrilling water slides, there’s something for everyone. But what about the […]
What Do You Need To Know About the 2019 Lifeguard Shortage? With articles surfacing about recent instances of lifeguard shortages, it’s tough to predict what is in store for the industry. It is imperative that beaches and pools are occupied by lifeguards so that visitors […]
Dangerous Marine Life to Look Out For at the Beach At the beach, everything is smooth sailing until you feel a peculiar object brush against your leg. Spielberg’s 1975 shark horror movie, Jaws , may have glamorized the idea of dangerous marine life, particularly […]
