Hurricane Harvey has been an absolutely devastating storm for the Texas and Louisiana area. Thousands have been displaced from their homes and some have even lost their lives. There are no words for the horrors those in Texas and Louisiana are living through right now. Our own operation in Houston has been affected by Harvey as many families and businesses…
Our training methods are constantly changing, adapting to the most innovative strategies necessary to prevent fatal drownings and water safety incidents. This year, the American Red Cross has updated their lifeguard training course in a few different ways. The Red Cross has updated the course to reflect the latest American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council recommendations. While there are not…
Trying to put together your college applications can be stressful. Between studying for the SAT test, focusing on grades, and keeping up with extra-curricular activities, you don’t seem to have much time for anything else. With all that on your mind, one concern sticks out: Will my college applications stand out from the crowd? Most students understand that their success…
Where Are They Now? Becoming a lifeguard is not just a summer job, it’s a real life experience! Many of our lifeguards continue on to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields. We wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our previous Guard for Life lifeguards to see what they’re up to and how becoming a lifeguard impacted…
Each summer our guards spend long hours working in the sun protecting swimmers at the local pool. It’s no easy feat, but summer could not go on without them! We know that our guards deserve recognition, and we decided to give them a whole week of it! Lifeguard Appreciation Week is a week long series of events we host each…
The busy summer season means you, our lifeguards, are working hard every day keeping our communities safe. Do you sometimes struggle with impatient patrons, or notice coworkers not performing their job correctly? For many guards, issues can arise within the season that they need help solving. We’ve compiled a few common lifeguard FAQ’s to help our guards during the season….
UPDATE: Check out our most updated post! Summer is almost here, which means now is the time to start thinking about what your next adventure is going to be! Joining Guard for Life will not only help you make a difference in your community and earn competitive pay, but you’ll make life-long friends and it looks great on resumes. If this…
While we all know that proper supervision is the best way to avoid trouble in the water, sometimes it can be hard to spot IF there is any trouble at all. In many cases of water safety instances, swimmers may not show any signs of distress. The CDC stated that in 10% of child drowning accidents, the supervising adult was…
In a time cluttered with pre-workout supplements, protein bars, and energy drinks, it can be hard to decipher what is really best to eat or drink before and after a workout. While some of these items may boast increased energy and “bursts” of power, the truth is: they’re not helping you get healthier. Without a proper diet and hydration routine,…
Everyone who’s heard the airline safety speech knows this important rule: you must place the oxygen mask over yourself before helping others. We learn that this logic comes from the idea that if you are unable to breathe, you will not be able to help others breathe. We think that it’s important for our Lifeguards to remember this too —…
