Something I always wanted to be when I grow up is a lifeguard. I want to do this because I like the beach and pool. Also, I love to help people who are in need. Last summer I actually saved my little cousin’s life. We were at the pool and he just learned to walk, he started to walk to the deep end of the pool and fell in. I right away jumped in and save his life. That's when I knew I wanted to be a lifeguard.
Now lifeguards have so many responsibilities. Some of them could be to maintain the safety in and around the beach or pool. Another one is to participate and help with staff training. Lifeguards also got to attend all staff meetings. Remember to remain alert while guarding. Also lifeguards must work as a team with other lifeguards during special events. That is just some of the responsibilities of being a lifeguard. …show more content…
Lifeguards get paid $20 per hour on an average. For the starting salary lifeguards get paid $16 per hour. Here are also some companies that would hire a lifeguard. The first company is Elite pool & fitness management, in Brooklyn, New York. The second company is Edgewater beach and cabana club, in Sea Bright, New Jersey. Last but not least Sea Bright Ocean Rescue, in Sea Bright, New Jersey. Those are just some of the many companies that may hire lifeguards. Lifeguards actually don't need to go to college. Alternatively here are some colleges that help on getting a better job as a lifeguard. The first college is Mills college. It is located in Oakland, California. The second college is Sussex County College, in Newton, New Jersey. The last college is Texarkana College, in Texarkana, Texas. What degree or classes do people need in order to be lifeguard? They need to have a high school diploma and a CPR