Informative Speech On Lifeguard

For the last three years, I have worked as a lifeguard for the State of Maryland Park and Recreations. My experience working as a lifeguard has been beneficial in pursuing my goals . Every week at my workplace I participate in a mandatory training known as in-service, which

Question #3: How do you see YOUSELF fitting into this career? Answer: I fell that I will fit in to this career as I have worked as a life guard which touches on the very basics of swimming and pool life safety. I enjoyed being with people and helping when needed. I also enjoyed the management side overseeing employees, and daily responsibilities. Question: What personality characteristics are required? Answer: A desire to serve people, emotionally stable and clearheaded. Inspire confidence with levelheadedness and good judgment. Good physical condition,

The life lessons that lifeguarding has taught me are invaluable. Some obvious ones are time management, getting along with co-workers, balancing work, school and other extracurricular activities. What did not occur to me before I became a lifeguard was all the different ages I would be dealing with at a community center. Any typical day at work I am with children as young as three months old and adults almost 100 years old.

The world is full of heroes. The brave men and women who serve in the armed forces protect the United States of America. Local police help ensure safety in cities and towns. Firefighters save lives daily. Doctors perform life-saving surgeries. Heroes are found everywhere. Although some people seem to forget, lifeguards are heroes too. I recently sent in an application to be a lifeguard at the pool on campus. I was discussing hours with a classmate who is currently employed, and he told me that the hours were long, but often a shift would pass without a single swimmer entering the water. Another classmate interjected saying “You can do your homework while you work.” Lifeguarding is not the easy task portrayed in movies. Guards do not suntan and talk to girls for the duration of their shift. Rather, a lifeguard’s duty is in the name: guarding the lives of patrons. The work of these heroes is often gone unpraised. The job is disregarded as an easy way for teenagers to make money, instead of the true challenge it offers to the employees. The process of becoming a lifeguard requires more than blowing a whistle. It is a commitment involving intricate knowledge acquired through training and experience. Lifeguarding is a serious commitment.

All my life I have been fascinated with police work and firefighting. As a result, I have spent a vast amount of time volunteering at local fire departments working closely with local law enforcement personnel in emergency situations. Although I have wavered for years about whether to pursue a career in law enforcement or firefighting, I have always known that one way or the other I am going to be involved in emergency services. While local police enforcement is interesting, I have always wondered what it would be like to be a State Police Trooper. With that in mind, I secured an interview with Delaware State Police Trooper, Master Corporal (CPL/3) Douglas Brietzke.

Excitement and adventure are found in the Guard and its many challenges. Soldiers are trained to be physically fit and mentally sharp in order to excel. "The Guard is unique among the service components because of its dual mission: a federal force ready to respond to the nation 's call in times of war or a national crisis or emergency, and available to respond at the direction of the governor in aiding friends and neighbors during times of domestic emergency or disaster." (2) It will teach one to challenge and achieve one 's greatest potential. The basic elements of becoming a soldier are taught, everything from staying physically fit, to shooting an M-16 rifle, to conquering an obstacle course. Training prepares for the rigors of combat and the readiness to support the country and its communities when called. The mind is challenged as well as the body. With over 300 jobs, the Guard teaches to be an engineer, mechanic, or field artillery specialist. It helps uncover true talents, and gives training to maximize potential. Training challenges to embrace a positive mental attitude and sense of self-discipline. Growing in knowledge gives the opportunity to grow in responsibility, rank, and pay.

Prior to attending the CSL class, I completed the lab preparations which included basic CPR questions and watched the video clip provided. I understood the procedures for CPR outside and within a hospital environment. When given an event of a cardiac arrest in hospital, the emergency alarm is pressed and pillows are removed from behind the patient to allow the head to be tilted backwards to open the airways. Within this time the ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths are given while a call is made

I am captivated by everything swimming and it is my ambition to share my enthusiasm with everyone on deck. Unfortunately, this is harder said than done, as I am not a boisterous individual; however, through small pep talks on deck and genuine compliments to fellow teammates I work to make steps towards my overall mission.

Attention Getter: What if one of your friends just fell to the ground because they couldn’t breathe, would you know what to do, could you perform CPR if it was needed? It is said by the American Heart Association that sadly 70% of Americans do not know how to do CPR, or they just don’t remember how.

Central Idea: Swimming has a long and rich history that dates back way before our generations and is not always as beneficial as we may think.

Thesis/main topic – Learning how to swim is essential for being around water, it will help strengthen a person confidence, improve your physical fitness, and provide an area for stress release.

Most certifying organizations require candidates to have a high school diploma, be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and pass an exam. All certification exams have a written component, and some

Attention Getter: Ladies and gentlemen my name is Luke Hightower and i am hear to talk to you about swimming now let's dive ring in to this speech.

In late October of 2016 I was contacted by the Aquatics Director about upcoming lifeguard classes. I was very nervous and excited at the same time. Nervous because being a lifeguard meant that I had a huge responsibility and I couldn’t take the job lightly. I was also excited because I’d have a job and I could be making money. After some speculation with my parents, we decided that getting a job would be a great way of gaining responsibility.

Have you ever encountered a tragic moment and saved someone’s life? All of a sudden I was the only one that could help because everyone else was in shock. The bravest moment of my life that surprised me was giving CPR to a man in a restaurant.