Narrative Essay On Becoming A Lifeguard

I squinted through the sunlight and scanned the water in front of me. With my teeth clenched on my whistle, I paced the hot concrete. All of a sudden, the slide screeched as an older woman plunged into the pool. I instinctively moved towards the struggling guest with my safety tube outstretched, ready to execute my training. Suddenly, she emerged from the water and exited the pool. Whew! It was a false alarm. While heading back to my stand, I was interrupted by the creaking of another slide. This time the water seemed to be moving faster, and a young girl was flailing her arms as she tried to surface above the water. Within seconds, I jumped in with pure adrenaline. I immediately made eye contact to assure her that everything would be okay. As I looked into her panic-stricken
When I reflect on my past summer, I realize that embracing the chance to become a lifeguard meant refusing to be complacent and challenging myself to try something new. My overall experience this summer was eye-opening. I felt empowered by how I could use my skills to help to other people and eventually overcome my fear of failure. Although I succeeded in becoming a lifeguard, I realized I had to work hard and In addition, maintaining a job required me to make more mature decisions regarding balancing my time, managing money, and contributing to my family. At first it was bothersome cleaning up in some of the most disgusting areas of the park, trying to develop a schedule, and balance different activities, but looking back, it has also prepped me to become more responsible. As I continue to take on more adult responsibilities, I have a whole new respect for my parents, and the sacrifices they make to maintain their jobs and take care of our family. Working a job, especially as a lifeguard, has taught me invaluable lessons that will continue to help me in school and family