What do you hope to gain from working as a lifeguard? What are your future aspirations in this role?
"When I think about my future as a lifeguard, I become excited at the potential opportunities. I want to pursue open-water lifeguard training in the next couple of years. Once trained, I could then work for many of your resorts which offer indoor and outdoor pools as well as ocean-based excursions for guests."
The interviewer would like to see that you are pursuing a long-time career as a lifeguard. Discuss why you want to be a lifeguard and where you would like to see your career end up. Lifeguards are very physically fit so they will often become personal trainers or swim coaches. Alternately, if you are a lifeguard at a leisure center, you may have the opportunity to move into a management position, supervising other lifeguards.
"Physical fitness and swimming have always been a significant part of my life. For that reason, its important to me that I pursue a career as a lifeguard, swim coach, and then potentially a personal trainer in your recreation center. This way, I can cover a few needs for your facility while also doing what I love."
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Anonymous Answer
I am a very outdoorsy person and have always loved swimming, SCUBA diving, kayaking, snorkeling, boating, and SUP. I like anything to do with water sports. When I got my lifeguard certificate, I was happy and thinking of being a lifeguard for my first career in the U.S. I want to learn and get my swimming certifications to be able to teach. That's what I'm looking forward to doing.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your passion comes through in this response, which is excellent. Try to lead with what you are hoping to do in the future, then further support your statement by talking about your appreciation for everything outdoors.
"My future aspirations for this role would be to earn my teaching certifications and teach lifeguarding. I am a lover of the outdoors and enjoy swimming, scuba, kayaking, snorkeling, boating and more. I was thrilled when I earned my lifeguarding certificate as I knew this would be a great career for me once I came to the US. I want to build on this education over time."
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