I really like the hours and pay, for the most part. The work load is very managable, and supervisors were a big help. I would say that this job is easier than most food service jobs.
What I wish was different
The team members leave a lot to be desired. A lot of the other guards neglected their duties, which made it harder to do my job (not cleaning the pool, so I had to spend 2 hours cleaning it, not emptying the skimmers, not testing the water, etc.)
Advice
Make sure to do what you need to do and report any and ALL issues with the pool.
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Lifeguard
June - September 2022 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Easily laid back job, good managers
What I wish was different
More locations to work at closer
Advice
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Pool Operator & Inspector
June 2018 - September 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Pool chemistry
Managing lifeguards
Keeping pools clean and functioning
What I wish was different
Closer locations
Advice
Plan for anything! Be prepared to act.
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Company Supervisor
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked that I made a lot of money and got experience working as a supervisor.
What I wish was different
I worked six days a week, the hours were very long and it was a lot of hard work.
Advice
Remember to take care of yourself when you start a new and difficult job. Spend time with friends and family and remember to do other things besides work.
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lifeguard
May - August 2021 • Manassas, VA
What I liked
I liked working at the pool. The atmosphere was nice.
What I wish was different
The company was unprofessional. They would change my schedule behind my back, change my clock in times, ignore my calls. it was pathetic.
Advice
Look more into the company you’re think about working for. Take what they tell you with a grain of salt and consider their bias.
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Pool Lifeguard
June 2019 • Bensalem Township, PA
What I liked
Pool patrons were nice
What I wish was different
I wish we could have been more cordial about scheduling differences
Advice
Be assertive about your schedule for when and where you want to work, otherwise they will call you non stop and send you to pools an hour away.
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Lifeguarding
June - August 2020 • Silver Spring, MD
What I liked
I liked working an easy summer job with my friends.
What I wish was different
I wish we could have opened earlier, but we were unable to due to COVID.
Advice
Enjoy this job while you can, it is a great way to start working.
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Pool Lifeguard
June 2017 - August 2019 • Nanuet, NY
What I liked
It was easy money to be made and it was fun.
What I wish was different
I wish there were less people lifeguarding because there was not many shifts to be filled.
Advice
Enjoy it
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Pool Lifeguard
May - August 2019 • Rockville, MD
What I liked
The community— I’m friends with the kids at the pool because I’ve been going there for over a decade, and I love talking to the little kids from swim team.
What I wish was different
I wish the scheduling were more consistently based on one platform.
Advice
I stick with this job because I want to work at a specific pool. If that is not important to you, you will most likely earn more by working for the county.
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Pool Lifeguard
May 2019 • Toms River, NJ
What I liked
simple job
What I wish was different
option to pick pool to work at and more flexibility
Advice
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Lifeguard
May - September 2019 • Amityville, NY
What I liked
I spent the whole summer outside lounging in the sun as a lifeguard.
They place you at pools that are under their company, so you could select any pool within your range. Flexible hours and a relaxing summer job.
Made some long time friends and had a great experience.
It is a great work-study as well.
What I wish was different
Advice
Certificates for lifeguarding and CPR is required.
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Pool Lifeguard
June - August 2019 • Ocean Township, NJ
What I liked
I liked how flexible I was able to make my schedule
What I wish was different
I wish I had started working sooner.
Advice
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Pool Lifeguard
May 2017 • Nanuet, NY
What I liked
The people I worked with only with the set schedule.
What I wish was different
Less rain.
Advice
Always be on your toes and it never hurts to smile.
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Pool Lifeguard
May 2016 • Nanuet, NY
What I liked
Hours
What I wish was different
Hourly pay
Advice
Be willing to stand up for yourself.
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Pool Lifeguard
May - September 2019 • Islandia, NY
What I liked
I loved working multiguard pools, they help pay for training, and they have a good teaching protocol
What I wish was different
Unfortunately it was hard to get in contact with people, and at single guard pools it often posed hazards
Advice
Always get you supervisors information, as well as the main company phone, and plan ahead. You’ll probably run out of test strips or bandages at least once, but it’s easy to replace them
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Pool Lifeguard
May 2019 • Bensalem Township, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the atmosphere of the various pools I worked at
What I wish was different
I wish the staff in the office had been a little more understanding, organized, polite.
Advice
It’s an easy summer job that comes with a great paycheck and experience working with others.
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Lifeguard
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Amount of hours available
What I wish was different
Communication with manager, breaks
Advice
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Lifeguard
May 2015 - August 2018 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
Staff was pleasant and understanding of student schedules.
What I wish was different
They required 3 weeks notice for days off which is excessive compared to the average 2.
Advice
Make sure you plan your summer around them because they won’t plan around you.
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Supervisor
May - August 2018 • Bensalem Township, PA
What I liked
Working with different lifegaurds and different pool enviroments
What I wish was different
That I didn’t have to use my own car.
Advice
It’s very time management and a lot of paperwork so you have to stay organized and have a good schedule.
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Lifeguard
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Great experience to learn how to work with others.
What I wish was different
More umbrellas for sunny days
Advice
Try it because you never know what might come out of it and the people you meet.
