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Lifeguard Reviews
What is it like working as a Lifeguard?
May 2015
Lifeguard:
Pros: A lot of time to relax. Can read books when not up in the chair or out on deck.
Cons: There are a lot of idiots at the pool.
April 2015
Low Stress - Paid to Tan.
Lifeguard:
Pros: Essentially get paid to tan. Just make sure the swimmers are still alive.
Cons: People assuming that my job is not a lifeguard, but a babysitter. Thereby, allowing there child to do anything and expecting me and my coworkers to deal with it.
August 2014
Not worth it...
Lifeguard:
Pros: The ability to help and protect people.
Cons: It wouldn't be as bad if the pay was better, but the miscommunication and aggregation along with the ridiculous heat and humidity makes for a terrible working environment.
July 2014
Lifeguard:
Pros: The friendly atmosphere, we get into the water park free, everything is good.
Cons: The pay doesn't seem like enough considering we save lives.
May 2014
Fun Working Environment.
Lifeguard:
Pros: Getting to socialize with the people I work with and the casual working environment. Plus, getting paid to be in the sun all day is always a major bonus.
Cons: Long hours and you are overseeing the safety of others so a lot depends on you.
May 2014
Meh...
Lifeguard:
Pros: The people I work with are enjoyable.
Cons: The management is terrible it's disorganized.
February 2014
Work Flexibility, Stress Level High.
Lifeguard:
Pros: Close to where I work. I know what I am doing. Free gym membership. Working around people who want to be fit.
Cons: Members complain a lot. Staff show up late for shifts. I don't know how to move up the ladder. The job is boring.
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