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Help Wanted !

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Immediate availability ! Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Current certification is desirable ; however , training will be provided to all applicants hired . Swim Instructor training will be provided by staff . For more information please contact Brett Sprague at 847.579.4051 or bsprague @ pdhp . org

Summer 2017

Outdoor Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Lifeguards must be available for shifts including days , evenings , and weekends . For more information please contact Brett Sprague at 847.579.4051 or bsprague @ pdhp . org

10 REASONS WHY BEING A LIFEGUARD IS AWESOME

Whether you ’ ve been a lifeguard before or you are considering venturing into this thrilling field , you are well aware of how important being a lifeguard is . You will acquire training , earn certification ... Saving others ’ lives is as close as one can get to being a superhero . Aside from being every kid ' s superhero , here are 10 reasons why being a lifeguard is the best job in the world .

AS A LIFEGUARD YOU WILL :

1 . SAVE A LIFE According to the International Life Saving Federation , lifeguards make about 1,000,000 rescues per year . While it seems like we ’ re restating the obvious , a lifeguard ’ s number one priority is saving his or her swimmers , which is a HUGE deal !

2 . MAKE SOMEONE ’ S DAY As a lifeguard , you have the privilege of being a role model to many children . … kids will look up to you as their protector and even their friend …

3 . BURN SOME CALORIES Doctor says you need to burn off some calories ? You might want to seriously consider life-guarding before hitting the gym . Swimming burns 650 calories per hour …

4 . LEARN CPR As one of the requirements needed to obtain lifeguard certification , CPR is much more than just a skill for the job . Knowing CPR can save lives in emergency situations . …

5 . DEVELOP PUBLIC RELATIONS , CUSTOMER SERVICE , AND CONFLICT-RESOLUTION SKILLS Lifeguards are expected to present their facilities to the public in a professional manner . When interacting with people , their actions must promote an atmosphere of trust and goodwill … ( and ) foster your own sense of professionalism .

6 . HAVE AMAZING CO-WORKERS … When you are life-guarding , you work with a large group of like-minded people , all of whom have one goal – saving lives !

7 . GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF THE OUTDOORS Fresh air increases brain function , according to Abigail Wise from the Huffington Post . Other than increasing alertness , being outside also boosts creativity and concentration skills . As a lifeguard , you ’ ll spend an average of 20-30 hours in the sun , so get used to the positive side affects of it !

8 . FLEXIBLE HOURS Many young adults find themselves in binds when trying to balance work , school , and play . One of the great things about lifeguarding is the flexible hours . This job is notorious for catering to high-school and college students , which makes it easier to juggle all of your activities .

9 . BE A PART OF HISTORY As a lifeguard , you will be joining a profession that has existed for more than 200 years . Considering the fact that our country was founded 240 years ago , we ’ d say this is a job you ’ ll be proud to be a part of .

10 . END EACH DAY WITH A SMILE Packing up your gear and waving goodbye to the ( water ) is a terrific way to end your day . Every day is different in the realm of life-guarding , and you ’ ll certainly have fascinating stories to tell .

As you can see , being a lifeguard is an important job . Saving lives is a huge component of the job , and you ’ ll also enjoy all of the aforementioned benefits . Whether you decide to join the field of life-guarding or you ’ ve simply earned a new respect for lifeguards , we hope you ’ ve earned some insight on all that they do for the community . As one lifeguard put it , “ life pays the lifeguards just for being awesome .” - Reprinted with permission from Lifeguard Times Magazine

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