lifeguard stories

Lifeguard Myths Debunked: Do They Really Carry Shark Repellent? For a job as serious as lifeguarding, there sure are a lot of wild stories floating around. Maybe it’s the Hollywood dramatization. Maybe it’s the mystique of the red suit. Either way, it’s time to set the record straight. From shark repellent to slow-motion runs, we’re […]

What Does A Lifeguard Schedule Look Like? If you’re applying for a lifeguard job, you’re probably wondering what a typical schedule looks like — especially when it comes to number of breaks per day.  Lifeguarding might seem like a laid-back summer gig, but it’s actually a physically and mentally demanding role that requires intense focus.  […]

Tragic Mendocino Lifeguard Rescue Lifeguard Heroism is not machoism or glory. It is often death-defying attempts to save a life. Lifeguard rescues are not always successful, but the bravery does not go without valor. In some of the most extreme coastal conditions in Northern California, veteran watermen and lifeguard Ean Miller attempted to save a […]