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Lifeguard Reviews
What is it like working as a Lifeguard?
July 2019
Stressful and not the best working environment. Overworked and underpaid.
Lifeguard in Saint Joseph:
Pros: I’m able to learn valuable skills for the future.
Cons: Stressful and badly managed
May 2019
Social and Laid back.
Lifeguard in Gold Coast:
Pros: Meeting people every day and working in a fast paced environment
Cons: Sometimes feel unappreciated
April 2019
Great Place to learn.
Lifeguard in DuPont:
Pros: Interacting with the children and seeing skills develop.
Cons: The very harsh and strict rules.
February 2019
Ensure safety for the beach user and swimmers.
Lifeguard in KENYA:
Pros: Beach patrols
January 2019
People think we are machines.
Lifeguard in Cape Town:
Pros: The vibe of your co workers
Cons: Transportation
November 2018
Don't work at the YMCA as a lifeguard.
Lifeguard in Thomasville:
Pros: Flexible Hours
Cons: Boring and low pay
November 2018
Depends on your situation but the drama is rarely worth the pay.
Lifeguard in Tampa:
Pros: Fantastic opportunity, especially in parks and rec. You get paid to keep yourself fit and healthy while developing life skills.
Cons: Management is awful. Supervisory staff is worse. Accountability only goes one way, downhill, and nobody has any say unless you're in the nepotism circle. Obvious discrimination all across the city.
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