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Why would I want to be a lifeguard?

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Asked by: Kendra Riggs

Lifeguarding is a rewarding summer job with flexible hours, allowing you the freedom to enjoy your summer vacation with friends when you don’t work and get paid to hang out by the pool all day when you do!

Why did you choose to be a lifeguard?

When answering this question, explain why lifeguarding appeals to you how your skills and abilities make you a good fit for the position. Example: “I have been a swimmer all my life. I took years of lessons as a child, and I’m now on the swim team at my high school.

What should I say in a lifeguard interview?

Record that is something to definitely mention. So say it's a job that i'm very good at i've got a good track record of doing this job i'm quite experienced. And talk about your previous. Experience.

What qualities make a good lifeguard?

Skills and qualities

  • life-saving skills.
  • good physical fitness and stamina.
  • an interest in swimming and the ability to swim well.
  • good people skills and the ability to supervise.
  • awareness of health and safety procedures.
  • alertness and a sense of responsibility.
  • the ability to remain calm and act appropriately in an emergency.


What does being a lifeguard teach you?

As a lifeguard, you will learn how to communicate as a team, but you will also develop communication skills by interacting with all of the different people who come to your place of work. You will need to talk with the adults and children who come to swim to help keep them safe by enforcing the rules.

Why are you interested in this position?

I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting/forward-thinking/fast-moving company/industry, and I feel I can do so by/with my … ” “I feel my skills are particularly well-suited to this position because … ”

Why do we need to hire you?

Show that you have skills and experience to do the job and deliver great results. You never know what other candidates offer to the company. But you know you: emphasize your key skills, strengths, talents, work experience, and professional achievements that are fundamental to getting great things done on this position.

Why are you a great match for this role?

Be prepared to explain why you’re a solid match for the job. For example, you might explain that you are particularly motivated, or that you are known for going above and beyond for your employers. A second way to answer is to emphasize your unique skills.