Advantages of being a summer camp Lifeguard

Most summer camps which are located on the coast, are always in search of lifeguards to reinforce water safety and assist campers who are in distress in the water. 
 
Suitable candidates for this position will obviously have to be excellent swimmers. So, if swimming is one of your strengths, it would be wonderful to give this career path a try. Not only does this career provide a great opportunity to earn an income, but also, valuable life skills that would be a great addition to your resume. 
 
Here are 5 advantages of being a summer camp lifeguard: 
 
1. The opportunity to make a difference Being a lifeguard is a rewarding job. Instead of just making money, you will be helping to make the community a safer place. Many drowning survivors look up to lifeguards as role models, simply because their lives were saved by one. 
 
2. Learn how to save lives
Becoming a lifeguard requires intense, yet very beneficial training. First Aid and CPR are incredibly valuable skills to have. These skills are especially beneficial in fatal situations, where they can be applied in order to save lives. 
 
3. You get to stay in shape whilst having fun
Unlike an office job, being a lifeguard requires you to stay fit in order to perform your duties efficiently. Daily fitness programs such as multiple laps in the pool are customary. Added benefits include being in the outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, soaking up the sunlight, and, getting to splash in the water throughout the summer. 
 
4. The opportunity to form a life-saving team
One of the most important aspects of being a lifeguard is teamwork. Lifeguards work together in a team to save lives. Lifeguard teams need to be united and have a mutual love for water and saving lives, which bring them closer together and allow them to bond, not just as colleagues, but as friends. 
 
5. Improve your resume
Any company would give more consideration to a candidate with life-saving skills. Apart from the first aid and safety skills, employers are aware that lifeguards are also responsible, quick thinkers, mature, have good customer service and communication skills, and, have great concentration. All of which, make the perfect candidate for most jobs. 
 
Don’t let your love for the ocean and swimming go to waste. Pursue being a lifeguard and become a hero. 

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