How to Build Your Resume While Lifeguarding
Lifeguarding is more than just a summer gig—it’s a great way to beef up your resume! Here’s how you can make your lifeguarding experience shine: 1. Highlight Key Skills Leadership: You’re responsible...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Your Summer: Lifeguarding and Earning Money
Lifeguarding is a fantastic summer job that not only offers a good paycheck but also helps you gain financial independence. Here’s how you can make the most of your earnings and build valuable life...
View ArticleHow This Summer Job Boosts Your College Resume
Applying to college can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to figure out how to make your application stand out. Did you know that your lifeguarding experience can give you a serious...
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Guard for Life Celebrates 2024’s Lifeguard of the Year! 🏆
As summer winds down, we’re thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s Lifeguard of the Year award! After two and a half months of recognizing our guards’ hard work, dedication, and deep...
View ArticleThe Night Before Memorial Day Weekend
‘Twas the night before Memorial Day Weekend and miles away from the pool;Not a whistle was tweeting, nobody was breaking rules.The guards’ daybags were packed with great care, With water, snacks, and...
View Article6 Tips for Your First Season Lifeguarding
Nervous? That’s understandable. But get excited — this could be the beginning of the best summer of your life! But, that’s only true if you allow yourself to let fun in! Here’s a few tips to help you...
View Article5 skills that build a successful professional lifeguard
It’s that time of year again: Summer’s creeping in, and that means we’re hiring lifeguards all across the country! If you’re reading this blog, you might already have an idea of what you need to do...
View Article5 Misconceptions about lifeguarding (in GIFs)
1. Swimming skills are all you need to lifeguard via GIPHY Even the next Katie Ledecky would have a rough first day if she forgot how to perform CPR. 2. Lifeguarding is our only responsibility via...
View ArticleAn Interview with 2021 National Lifeguard of the Year: Helen Carter
As we get ready for a new year and a new era at Guard for Life, we know how important it is to recognize excellence. All our lifeguards are great, but there are some who go above and beyond to offer...
View Article4 Smart Ways to Manage a Paycheck from Lifeguarding
I was 15 when I received my first paycheck … and I blew it on a pair of Converse high tops. Sure, I looked cool for a while before holes started to form in the soles. But while the shoes came and...
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Shallow Water Blackout: A Swift & Silent Killer
If you’ve ever played a game of who can hold their breath underwater the longest, you probably were not aware of just how risky this behavior can be. The fact is that breath-holding games, even among...
View ArticleAre You Scanning Your Zone Properly?
Here are 10 quick tips to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Know Your Zone – Review what your zone has been validated for. This could be the whole pool if you work at a single guard facility, or a...
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4 Smart Ways to Manage a Paycheck from Lifeguarding
I was 15 when I received my first paycheck … and I blew it on a pair of Converse high tops. Sure, I looked cool for a while before holes started to form in the soles. But while the shoes came and...
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Shallow Water Blackout: A Swift & Silent Killer
If you’ve ever played a game of who can hold their breath underwater the longest, you probably were not aware of just how risky this behavior can be. The fact is that breath-holding games, even among...
View ArticleAre You Scanning Your Zone Properly?
Here are 10 quick tips to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Know Your Zone – Review what your zone has been validated for. This could be the whole pool if you work at a single guard facility, or a portion...
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New Safety Auditing Program: What You Know Saves Lives
This summer has to be one of the most anticipated by both patrons and lifeguards. That’s because many pool guests are coming off a year with limited opportunities for recreation and fitness. How do we...
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Summer Design & Writing Contests!
This is your time to shine! Enter our summer lifeguard design & blog writing contest for the chance to win. This year, we will be running both a design and writing contest so you can choose the...
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Opening Weekend Is Here!
Get Rescue Ready, Stay Vigilant, and Expect the Unexpected. Welcome to the beginning of summer 2021! We know you are excited to start the season and might be a little bit nervous too and that’s okay....
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Here’s What to Expect from Lifeguard Training
Life feels anything but normal right now, but we plan on getting somewhat back to normal in 2021. At the same time, we are making a few changes to lifeguard training this year to help all of us adapt...
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Q&A: Lifeguarding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This summer was unlike any other, and lifeguarding was no exception. With all the changes and alterations that businesses had to make to stay open, we couldn’t forget about the very people who made...
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