3-page paper Swimming is a fun thing to do but it can turn out to be very deadly. That is why lifeguarding or some type of saving group was organized. In 1708 the first known organized lifesaving group was created call the China Chinkiang Association for the purpose of saving lives. The first thing I found out that was interesting was in early 1700’s even people in the United States did a bit of lifeguarding or something like it called the USLA lifeguards. The USLA would patrol the coast lines and
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For three summers I didn’t come home from my summer job smelling like grease from the local café or fresh cut mowed lawns‚ but I came home smelling like chlorine and tanning oil. I spent my days in a high lifeguard stand‚ towering over bathers enforcing rules and watching for drowning victims. I slathered on the tanning oil to get the perfect deep brown tan‚ and occasionally lifted my polarized sunglasses to double-check the patrons. It’s a hard job‚ but someone’s got to do it. This summer job
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One of the most overlooked careers is lifeguarding. People cannot truly understand the thought process of a lifeguard until actual being one. The mind of an on duty lifeguard runs wild‚ constantly being reminded of the fact that an accident could occur at any second. I have lifeguarded for three years. Something many people do not know is that there is so much more to lifeguarding than just jumping into the pool to save someone. It is a lifeguard’s duty to assess the situation and decide what kind
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One weakness I have is I don’t have a lot of experience lifeguarding. I haven’t been given the opportunity to lifeguard and gain experience‚ so if I was given the opportunity‚ I would prove that I am capable of the job. One thing I do well is displaying leadership. I can step up and guide others when I find it necessary. My patience and ability to work well with people around me are just a few of the qualities that I possess that make me a strong leader. I am looking for a job because I am trying
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Cortny Handorf Professor Richey English 1301 December 4‚ 2012 Life Savers Growing up‚ the job title “lifeguarding” said it all to me. Swimming pools and aquatic attractions were always the most fun places to go with the family. I always looked up to lifeguards as if they were some sort of a hero. They made me feel secure and safe although I’ve always been an excellent swimmer. It seemed as if they had the ideal job‚ so when I got older I took the first opportunity to become my own hero
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2002 Northern Virginia Community College 2.8GPA (Complete) Associate In Arts Degree Program‚ 1985-86 Harold Washington College Associate in Arts w/Honors (Incomplete) CERTIFICATES American Red Cross Lifeguarding Challenge‚ CPR-AED for Lifeguards‚ Lifeguarding/First Aid‚ Administering Emergency Oxygen‚ Blood-borne Pathogens Training Virginia State Corrections Officer Training Certification Virginia State Concealed Weapons Permit United States Navy Enlisted Surface
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lifeguard at skyview pool. Which is a pool i started working at the bottom of the food chain and worked my way up to almost becoming head guard. This all happened during my highschool years. My mom told me i needed to get a summer job. I heard about lifeguarding from one of my bestfriends. His name is Alec‚ just like mine. Maybe that is the reason we get along so well. This last summer
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Rewarding Job Help! Those are the words a lifeguard is always alert for. The purpose of lifeguarding is to save lives around water. There always on the lookout for troubled swimmers in the water. Lifeguards have to go through a specific amount of training to become a lifeguard. They have to make sure they know exactly what to do if an emergency happens in the water. Lifeguards must make sure there always in the best shape so they can react properly if an incident had to happen. I remember
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often count on me for the safety of themselves and of their children‚ so being alert and prepared for any emergency is always necessary. When getting certified as a lifeguard‚ I essentially learned how to save lives. However‚ when I first started lifeguarding as a young teenager‚ I had no idea how useful these set of skills would be. Since being certified in CPR‚ first aid‚ and an AED‚ I have been able to teach countless others these valuable life skills as well. In addition to these lifesaving kills
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running down a hot beach in the cutest red lifeguard bathing suit while the wind is blowing her hair in slow motion. This is the image that Hollywood portrays as the ideal lifeguard. However realistic Baywatch may seem‚ it is far from reality. Lifeguarding is thought of as easy going and care free‚ but it is quite the opposite. A lifeguard must remain alert and aware at all times because a normal day could easily turn into a life or death situation. Becoming a lifeguard is a relatively simple process
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