Lifeguard Personal Statement

Leaping off the lifeguard stand into the coarse sand, I raced into the water to help a struggling swimmer in need. Becoming a lifeguard was no easy task, I was challenged throughout training and earned my position. I grew as a person along the way and learned essential personal and career skills that would help me throughout my adult years.
Prior to lifeguard training, life was simple. I didn’t know how to fill out a check, nor did I need to. Deadlines and time management were foreign to me. Removing the moldy dirty dishes from my nightstand, completing my homework, and taking garbage out were the extent of my responsibilities. I had to plead with my mom for cash to go to the movies with friends. I was on the path to live with my parents through my forties with no plan to succeed. I was completely dependent on my mom for financial help and support. Yes, it was a blithe part of my life, but it wasn’t preparing me for adulthood. I needed structure and responsibility so I could be ready for the real world.
I was called for an interview with the town shortly after applying. Impressed by my resume and interpersonal skills, the supervisor offered me a lifeguard position at the close. Accepting the job was easy. This accomplishment changed everything thereafter. My transition from childhood to adulthood was just beginning. W-2, W-4 and bank deposit slips
I was assigned to be a mentor and instructor to novice lifeguards. There were many additional responsibilities which I was eager to take on. One life changing event during my second year was aiding a young girl having a panic attack in the water. After bringing her safely to the shore of the lake, I stayed with her in order to calm her down until her parents arrived. The pinnacle of my role was realized. The life of a person was in my hands. The feelings of satisfaction and becoming a helpful member of society was