A day in the life of a pool LIFEGUARD

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 72

  • @ilovefeelingreal
    @ilovefeelingreal 3 роки тому +31

    Omg this sounds like a great time, I wanna be a lifeguard so this rlly helped thanks:)

    • @jadenrichardson1099
      @jadenrichardson1099 3 роки тому +2

      I got a job to be a lifeguard I am taking the class and then I’m set 😁

    • @stareatme9983
      @stareatme9983 3 роки тому

      @@jadenrichardson1099 I’m taking my class now to, what is the in person part like I start that part this weekend.

    • @AariLyle
      @AariLyle 3 роки тому

      @@jadenrichardson1099 yo I got the lifeguard job now I just need the trainings if you don’t mine me asking how were your trainings?

    • @savagelyliving
      @savagelyliving 3 роки тому

      @@AariLyle horrible… lol.. but at my water park we did it through Ellis and Associates, so it just depends and it depends if the COVID restrictions are lifted and the class becomes 3 classes again

    • @mackenziegrace3476
      @mackenziegrace3476 2 роки тому

      @@savagelyliving how was the class with ellis because mine is through them

  • @hattiestephens
    @hattiestephens 4 роки тому +18

    this was so intersting! I’m a lifeguard in England and out outfits are so bad, also we don’t really have any outdoor pools. we also stay on poolside for 1 hour at a time, then have like 30 mins cleaning and stuff.

    • @rjs6663
      @rjs6663 3 роки тому

      Question say your a lifeguard and your on pool for 1 hour what is adequate time to refresh yourself fill your water bottle up with out doing any set ups or cleaning? before going back on pool. Is 10min to little to refocus?

    • @hattiestephens
      @hattiestephens 3 роки тому +1

      @@rjs6663 I would say it depends on the pool.The pool I work at gets super hot around poolside, meaning anymore than an hour on is super uncomfortable! I would say 20 mins off is a good time if its hot! If not maybe like 15 mins. It also depends how long your shift is, if you are doing that routine for more than 6 hours, your concentration goes!

  • @lifeguardlloyd
    @lifeguardlloyd 3 роки тому +4

    Brings back great memories from my 40 year career! Thank you!

  • @RealShadowfiend180x
    @RealShadowfiend180x 8 місяців тому

    Damn I miss lockdown season 👏❤️fantastic going on you well done

  • @rjs6663
    @rjs6663 3 роки тому +1

    Great video 😎 Question say your a lifeguard and your on pool for 1 hour what is adequate time to refresh yourself fill your water bottle up etc before going back on pool. Is 10min to little to refocus?

  • @carwashslayer4235
    @carwashslayer4235 2 роки тому +1

    Hey I know im super late but have ypu thought about a Fox 40 whistle which most guards use. Hope you can buy one they are awesome and I own like 5 of them and I now own a yellow Classic. Definitely toss the metal for a louder whistle.

  • @sunsetmango187
    @sunsetmango187 2 роки тому +4

    As a blonde, do you have to worry about your hair turning green? I was offered a job as a life guard, if I pass the swim test and the 6 week course. I love gettinf my hair done, blonde, but I hear it can turn green and become really brittle. Do you get in the water alot?

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  2 роки тому +2

      I personally do, mostly to cool off but you don’t have to! My hair isn’t super blonde but the parts that are don’t turn green since i was my hair right after. I would talk to your hair stylist, they will likely be able to help you out more than me :)

  • @tadieeee4207
    @tadieeee4207 3 роки тому

    You are so cute! I am glad you take lifeguarding serious because some people don't and it enrages me.

  • @goddesselaine1269
    @goddesselaine1269 4 роки тому +5

    How do I take my life guarding test? Would I sign up and pay online or go to a facility in person?

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  4 роки тому +3

      it all depends on where you live! for me i went on red cross’s website and was able to see where i could take the class near where i lived so i then signed up at the ymca near me. hope this helps!

  • @audreyw4169
    @audreyw4169 2 роки тому

    starting as a lifeguard todayy ❤

  • @emmaweeks293
    @emmaweeks293 2 роки тому

    only a little over 700 subscribers???? you are amazing! you will blow up! ly❤️

  • @sadierogo2428
    @sadierogo2428 3 роки тому +4

    sorry i’m so late i just got a job as a guard for the summer do most places give breaks every 15 mins

  • @hxssan0495
    @hxssan0495 4 роки тому +8

    Any tips for future life guards I have only 6 months until I’m old enough to be a life guard at my local YMCA

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  4 роки тому +3

      Hxssan04 Just make sure you are paying attention in the lifeguard certification class and while you are guarding! It’s a super fun job, just make sure you are watching the pool and not getting too distracted! bring water and something to do on break and just be smart and have some fun with it! Good luck!

    • @hxssan0495
      @hxssan0495 4 роки тому +3

      Alison McNamara okay thank you so much!

  • @sarah.lynn71
    @sarah.lynn71 4 роки тому +15

    hey so i see the name of the pool just saying might wanna tape a piece of paper over is when you’re filming or blur it out btw love the video!!! (don’t worry i’m not going to come to the pool and murder you lol ok that was a little dark i’m only 12 lol and ur like really pretty!)

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  4 роки тому +4

      Sarai Sargeson thanks so much for the tip! i totally forgot to do that when i was editing oops. thanks sm for watching! 💖

  • @m1kus960
    @m1kus960 5 місяців тому

    Hi, are you still working as a lifeguard? Do you like this job? If you are no longer a lifeguard, what do you do now? Just curious.

  • @williamssportsworld1537
    @williamssportsworld1537 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Allison, my name is William, I’m a youtuber like you, I was thinking about becoming life guard this summer after I ended up quitting my junior firefighting job in Elkridge Maryland after 6 years with my team, but Covid ruined my opportunity to become a lifeguard this year, Is there any specific training I would need to go through to become a lifeguard in the future?

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому

      I would recommend taking a Red Cross certification course! It does depend on where you are hoping to work but Red Cross is your best bet! Good luck!

    • @williamssportsworld1537
      @williamssportsworld1537 3 роки тому +1

      I think one of my friends named Logan is a lifeguard at two different pools where I live in Maryland in Howard County, I’m seeing him next Saturday, I think I might ask him what training I might need

  • @lucvance4862
    @lucvance4862 4 роки тому +3

    Ayy I'm also a lifeguard!!!!

  • @willmartin3917
    @willmartin3917 4 роки тому +6

    Hey remember Hayden?

  • @Charlie-p7r7n
    @Charlie-p7r7n 9 місяців тому

    I did this job while studying paramedics at uni, I wasn’t a fan. I had been a beach lifeguard in Australia it was more enjoyable.

  • @rcheese3094
    @rcheese3094 3 роки тому

    Do you have to be really good at swimming to be a lifeguard?

  • @leopardgal3337
    @leopardgal3337 3 роки тому +2

    I recently got hired as a lifeguard I did my training though stargaurd elite aka the most intense training apparently we are above American Red Cross and Ellis

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому +1

      wow how was it? lifeguard certification can be crazy haha i think i have to get rectified this season and i’m not ready haha

    • @leopardgal3337
      @leopardgal3337 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlisonMcNamara very tiring was the instructor made it fun

    • @Army-xn9tj
      @Army-xn9tj 3 роки тому

      @@leopardgal3337 oh hi

  • @musicislife7464
    @musicislife7464 3 роки тому

    Are your rotations always 15 min?? I’m a lifeguard / swim instructor ours are usually 20 min and depending 30 min. I’m just curious what y’all do?:)

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому

      so our rotations are always 15 mintues because we always have enough guards on duty to make that happen! with the amount of chairs we have and the number of guards on duty we are able to do 15 minutes every shift :)

    • @musicislife7464
      @musicislife7464 3 роки тому

      @@AlisonMcNamara Ah ok that’s cool:). So how many stands do you typically have up and then how long are your breaks ?

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому +1

      @@musicislife7464 so depending on how busy it is we have between 2 and 4 stands up but it is usually 3 stands. if it's 3 stands we have 5 life guards and we do 30 min up, 15 down, 15 up, 15 down, and then repeat. its 30 min up because of the location of the chairs and then we have an adult swim so sometimes its only 15 up every time it really depends. (its super hard to explain so sorry if this is confusing)

    • @musicislife7464
      @musicislife7464 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlisonMcNamara I think I understand lol..?
      It’s ok .. I was just wondering what other pools do . Haha . So do you go stand to stand for 15 min which would equal 30? And then 15 min break and then go back up again?
      Or do you guys double rotate?
      We always do 20’s and on the even numbers so we don’t get confused lol.
      Also what’s state are you in? I’m from Florida :)!

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому +1

      @@musicislife7464 yep the first way is correct! i’m from illinois

  • @sgcollins
    @sgcollins 3 роки тому +1

    Your video editing software should enable you to adjust the levels of the music track and the voice to be more nearly equal, for the comfort of your viewers.

  • @matnewmann9900
    @matnewmann9900 3 роки тому

    Have you ever had to give someone cpr

  • @abbibrown701
    @abbibrown701 3 роки тому +6

    Was the test you had to take to become a life guard hard sorry I’m am a little late to see this video, I wanna be a guard next summer

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому +5

      depends on how good of a swimmer you are! for me it wasn’t too bad, just make sure you are able to tread water for a long period of time and can swim multiple laps of a pool! thanks for watching and hopefully this helped a little

    • @gobobcatsattexasstate6273
      @gobobcatsattexasstate6273 3 роки тому

      not at all. As long as you’re in general good shape, it’s easy to pass. Not fun, but not hard. You got it!

    • @ElijahJohnsonDrums
      @ElijahJohnsonDrums 3 роки тому

      @Lincoln Withrow I also had to rescue a dummy from the bottom and put on gloves and do 2 rescue breaths within 1:30 in addition to what you said

  • @christianthroyreyes3503
    @christianthroyreyes3503 2 роки тому

    Hey can I ask where do you work ? I like to apply ♥️

  • @agassman98
    @agassman98 3 роки тому

    How much does lifeguard pay

  • @jah96
    @jah96 3 роки тому

    Nice pool, we only have one desk to share everyone's belongings😕😕

  • @veronicac8003
    @veronicac8003 4 роки тому +2

    very interesting :) when did you become a lifeguard

  • @immah1745
    @immah1745 2 роки тому

    How old are you

  • @hxssan0495
    @hxssan0495 4 роки тому +3

    Hiii

  • @ninjapirate123
    @ninjapirate123 Рік тому

    Are you also a college student?

  • @Vizagviewer
    @Vizagviewer 3 роки тому

    Hii mam my name chinna
    My from india I have Lifeguard experience 2 year's

  • @jeremymia4949
    @jeremymia4949 4 роки тому

    Nice...

  • @youtuber7855
    @youtuber7855 3 роки тому +1

    hye....I NEED A LIFRGUARD JOB ....CAN U HELP ME ......PLZZZZ

  • @markshaw5018
    @markshaw5018 3 роки тому

    Keeping the Chinese in the correct lanes for swimming and that there are other people who have paid money to swim in the same lanes.

  • @IShowTravels
    @IShowTravels 2 роки тому

    Are you still a lifeguard?

  • @foesh2813
    @foesh2813 4 роки тому

    Hello .. am lifeguard i looking for job you can help me

  • @rebecalugo3600
    @rebecalugo3600 3 роки тому +6

    Girl why you sound so out of breath after you got ready😭

    • @AlisonMcNamara
      @AlisonMcNamara  3 роки тому +2

      bahaha I had been running up and down my stairs trying to grab stuff and then I re-filmed that part like so many times I sound so out of shape I promise I am not (well maybe just a little)