When I was younger I worked as a lifeguard who supervised the safety of swimmers at a country club.
A lifeguard huh? How did you get into that line of work?
It was my first job and I was certified to make sure no harm came to swimmers in the area in which I was responsible.
Being a lifeguard seems like it could be a dangerous job, no?
I never felt in danger as I was working at a country club pool and I was a very strong swimmer with certification.
That's good! Who certifys lifeguards anyway?
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.
Olympics where Kiefer won a gold medal in the backstroke. In 1935, Tex founded the swimming team at the University of Texas. Tex had to convince UT that they needed a coach since the job was previously a student volunteer. Although he did not get paid he made it work being the lifeguard of the university pool, servicing Coke Machines, and working at a camp in Michigan during the summer. He brought attention to the UT swim team by recruiting incredible swimmers that ended up going to the Olympics. While he coached