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I want to get a job and I’m almost done all of the lifeguard courses but I’m not sure if I actually want to do it or not. I’m just worried it’ll be too boring or stressful, with the whole making sure people don’t drown thing. Any lifeguards on here, what do you actually do? Is lifeguarding fun/worth it or are there better jobs?
you have at least be lower than 12% bodyfat to be a lifeguard, im not joking either its a legitimate requirement at some pools. something about increasing their customer loyalty.
THANOSDOGFARTI want to get a job and I’m almost done all of the lifeguard courses but I’m not sure if I actually want to do it or not. I’m just worried it’ll be too boring or stressful, with the whole making sure people don’t drown thing. Any lifeguards on here, what do you actually do? Is lifeguarding fun/worth it or are there better jobs?
I get to look at titties all day there r no downsides
I use to so id recommend find somewhere super chill like a camp and work that cause most places will want you to instruct which sucks dicks. Camps usually need a lifeguard present for all activities so you can just chill while kids play dodgeball, and then actually lifeguard on a paddle board for an hour or two. If doing this is impossible, do it for a year for your resume. I worked a rec centre and guarding sucks. You would think its nice to just sit, but you can't just zone out and daydream. Its nice in the mornings with only one old guy doing 1000 lengths, but most of the time you have to be attentive and constantly going through rotations of people. One day a guy will go under and every second counts. Happened to me and I was fortunate enough to be actively watching.
meatrocket8you have at least be lower than 12% bodyfat to be a lifeguard, im not joking either its a legitimate requirement at some pools. something about increasing their customer loyalty.
meatrocket8you have at least be lower than 12% bodyfat to be a lifeguard, im not joking either its a legitimate requirement at some pools. something about increasing their customer loyalty.
I know some fat lifeguards it’s actually an advantage fat people float better when a kids drowning they can climb on top of you like a portable island.
you literally just sit there all day
can be pretty boring but if you have sunglasses on then no one knows that you are looking at them and that can be pretty swagger
icedI get to look at titties all day there r no downsides
I use to so id recommend find somewhere super chill like a camp and work that cause most places will want you to instruct which sucks dicks. Camps usually need a lifeguard present for all activities so you can just chill while kids play dodgeball, and then actually lifeguard on a paddle board for an hour or two. If doing this is impossible, do it for a year for your resume. I worked a rec centre and guarding sucks. You would think its nice to just sit, but you can't just zone out and daydream. Its nice in the mornings with only one old guy doing 1000 lengths, but most of the time you have to be attentive and constantly going through rotations of people. One day a guy will go under and every second counts. Happened to me and I was fortunate enough to be actively watching.
Thanks man, this is exactly what I was curious about. Luckily where I am you gotta get a bit more certification to teach but they’ll pay you more so I don’t have to worry about that.
I was a lifeguard for a couple summers, it’s soooo boring 99% of the time unless a kid is drowning or something happens.
If you’ve already had all the training you should have nothing to worry about, if you do have to anything gnarly like an LBD or spinal rescue you’ll have more experienced life guards helping you.
i was a lifeguard for years at a pool and can tell you it was dumb light but also looking at the pool for so long is really boring. on the plus side i always showed up to work fried and made money by sitting for 8 hours so it’s not all bad
SammyDubzU get to look at titties all day there r no downsides
Crippling boredom of having to focus on a pool where nothing bad usually happens alongside sudden terrifying moments that may or may not happen. But yes, titties=good.
THANOSDOGFARTI want to get a job and I’m almost done all of the lifeguard courses but I’m not sure if I actually want to do it or not. I’m just worried it’ll be too boring or stressful, with the whole making sure people don’t drown thing. Any lifeguards on here, what do you actually do? Is lifeguarding fun/worth it or are there better jobs?
PaulBufanoi was a lifeguard for years at a pool and can tell you it was dumb light but also looking at the pool for so long is really boring. on the plus side i always showed up to work fried and made money by sitting for 8 hours so it’s not all bad
Not trying to be an asshole but I personally wouldn’t want my lifeguard to be fried especially if I can’t swim, that sounds like a pretty stupid idea
THANOSDOGFARTNot trying to be an asshole but I personally wouldn’t want my lifeguard to be fried especially if I can’t swim, that sounds like a pretty stupid idea
nah i’m with you on that one it was a really fucked up thing to do definitely do not recommend doing that. lawsuit waiting to happen
THANOSDOGFARTI want to get a job and I’m almost done all of the lifeguard courses but I’m not sure if I actually want to do it or not. I’m just worried it’ll be too boring or stressful, with the whole making sure people don’t drown thing. Any lifeguards on here, what do you actually do? Is lifeguarding fun/worth it or are there better jobs?
as for better jobs, there are always better jobs. Depends on where you are working, I worked at my cities public pool and it was super rad and the majority of the other lifeguards were super laid back and it lead for a good time... don't expect to making good money tho and be ready to start hating public pools for the rest of your life.
