Hi.  Do you know about Lifeguards
I have never worked as one, but I know you have to be a really strong swimmer and know a lot about first aid.
Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in CPR/AED first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on requirements of their particular venue
Some lifeguards work within a venue like a pool or a lake or a section of beach, but others are part of a larger rescue organization for a region.
Yep.  To be a lifeguard, a trainee must be able to swim 300 yards or 12 laps and tread water for 2 minutes without using their hands.
Their job is made harder by the fact that swimmers don't get the proper information and training about avoiding drowning.
This is true.  Luckily, lifeguards are so well trained!
Have you ever heard of Lifeguards Without Borders? It is a non-profit dedicated to reducing drowning around the world.
No I have not.  But that sounds like a great organization.
Lifeguards Without Borders
Lifeguards Without Borders is an international non-profit organization made up of volunteer lifeguards and health care professionals who aim to reduce drowning worldwide through domestic and international training, program development, and research. The organization was created by doctors Justin Sempsrott and Andrew Schimdt in 2006, and is an international division of the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps, which has provided volunteer lifeguards to beaches in the United States since 1912. The group's projects have included lifeguard instructor training programs in Peru; teaching EMS, nursing
Lifeguard
A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, spa, beach or river. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in CPR/AED first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on requirements of their particular venue. In some areas, lifeguards are part of the emergency services system to incidents and in some communities,lifeguards may function as the primary EMS provider.