Comments on: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Lifeguard

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:18:00 +0000

In reply to Andre j. HAH! I bet!

By: Andre j

Andre j — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:57:51 +0000

Most guys who take lifeguard duty, its not about the money. For most guys, the biggest perk is (if you take the job and you’ve put some considerable time at the gym) lifeguarding is almost always the quickest way to get all the pretty girls. It’s true. Trust me on this!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:57:46 +0000

Ahahahahhaa… you are too much over there :) That is awesome.

By: Kathryn C

Kathryn C — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:31:02 +0000

I use to wear lee press on nails for the ocean swims when I was a junior life guard during the summer here in southern california, it’s a life guard training program (I never made it to being a life guard though). I wore the lee press on nails because I thought they would help me swim faster. I’m not joshing you.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:38:51 +0000

I know, I’d be scared for myself (and those I was “watching”) too! I have major A.D.D. and fear I’d space out on the times I was most needed ;) But then again maybe if I knew how important it was I’d learn to concentrate more?? Or drink tons more coffee? Haha, who knows… either way, I still want to try it real bad and see what happens :) I’ve been hitting up the pool every other day here at lunch time and keep running into those lifeguards! They sure like to chit chat too, they’re like a clan. So I guess you can add “meeting new friends” to that list too ;)

Thx again for guest posting for us Rachel, was fun learning more!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:23:22 +0000

I used to be a lifeguard in high school/college, but I slowly started to phase it out after I seriously saved a 5 year old that couldn’t swim and the dad yelled at me for not realizing earlier that the girl can’t swim- um she’s five perhaps you should’ve been watching her. Anyway, now I’m a teacher and this kind of thing would not surprise me at all BUT I think I kind of realized how much responsibility there is in being a lifeguard that I wasn’t really paying attention to. Sure, most of the time you just sit there but what if something happens? Okay I’m a bit too paranoid I suppose.

By: Rachel @Balance and Blueberries

Rachel @Balance and Blueberries — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:39:20 +0000

@ Southern Country Girl–I would love to be LGI certified. Also, great idea to use it during the summers (if you had those off)! I might have to steal that one at some point in my life.

By: South County Girl

South County Girl — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:20:18 +0000

I lifeguard as part of my real money making gig… and I love the free gym membership.

If I ever taught as a teacher and had summers off i’d so get a lifeguard gig a few days a week at a pool for extra cash.
It also helps that i’m a Red Cross Lifeguard instructor and can re-certify and teach classes as well.

If need be, I can always Side Hustle and teach CPR and First Aid courses. I just haven’t yet because of time and the start up costs. I’ve have to invest a bit of money on equipments… about $800-$1200

By: Aspiring Millionaire

Aspiring Millionaire — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:37:44 +0000

This is a great idea. I know of a few people who have done this and the pros far outweigh the cons. It is a great incentive to keep fit as well.

Thanks for sharing.

By: Jenna, Adaptu Community Manager

Jenna, Adaptu Community Manager — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:13:05 +0000

I lifeguard all through high school and college and loved it! Another pro: You gain life saving skills and how to say cool and confident under pressure.