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Typical day as a lifeguard
7-7:30am
| | Morning Check in. Arrive at our warehouse to receive
2-way radio, rental books, and an overview on the weather and ocean conditions.
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7-9am
| | Set up. Setting up of rental equipment including beach chairs and umbrellas as well as lifeguard station with all appropriate attire. Not all lifeguard stands require 2 hours to set up equipment, but all stands must be ready for customers at 9 am.
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9am-4pm
| | Maintain beach safety by enforcing Myrtle Beach city and county ordinances, rent equipment, handle lost and found children, and do any rescues and first aid if necessary. Of course with a 45 min. lunch break.
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4-5pm
| | Break down. This is when lifeguards are allowed to put beach rental equipment away for the day. Lifeguards are on duty until 5pm regardless if equipment is already packed away.
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5pm
| | Blow down. At exactly 5pm “blow down” is called over the 2-way radio and everyone is to leave the beach. Everyone then is to meet back at the warehouse for check in. Check In is a quick and organized daily procedure. It is when radios, rental receipts and money are turned in.
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Most lifeguards become great friends and many live together, therefore the evenings are filled with social activities. Many restaurants, clubs and entrainment locations offer an excellent lifeguard discount.
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