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 edge? Here’s how lifeguarding can boost a college resume and catch the attention of admissions officers. 1. Leadership and Responsibility 2. Communication Skills 3. Time Management 4. First…
Ready to become a professional lifeguard? Here’s how you can show us your stronger qualities and ace your next lifeguard interview.
We sat down with Helen and talked about lifeguarding during the pandemic, future career opportunities, and why cleaning a pump room is much more satisfying than you might think.
Now that the summer season is winding down and Labor Day weekend has come and gone, you could be finding yourself sitting on a payday or two. That’s awesome! But what should you do with it?
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 prepare our guard team to meet the challenge of so many swimmers who are out of shape and out of practice? How can our new…
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 to a new environment. We learned a lot in 2020 about the way we teach, and the way you learn from…
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 this summer possible: you! That’s why we recently sat down with one of our exceptional lifeguards, Andrew Wake in Virginia. We spoke to Andrew during a…
You want what’s best for your teen. That’s why you’ve spent the past 15-plus years taking them to soccer practice, picking them up late from drama club, or hounding them to finish their homework. Anything to get into a good school, after all. But colleges look at more than just your son or daughter’s grades and test scores. It’s becoming…
For what many consider a summer job, lifeguards have a lot more responsibility than expected. Sure, there’s the always-expected attribute of physical fitness, and they have to be ready to rescue at a moment’s notice. But let’s take those qualities away from the equation and … they still have an important, demanding responsibility. That’s because lifeguards are also responsible for…
Being a parent of an emerging adult is both rewarding and challenging. We all want what’s best for our kids and parents have to balance providing support without doing too much. Part of being a parent is teaching your child responsibility and preparing them to navigate the real world and Guard for Life is here to help with the perfect…
