LIFEGUARDING
on Presque Isle
Presque Isle
lifeguards
prepare for
another great
season.
BY BERNADETTE WILSON
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ore than 4 million visitors visit
Presque Isle each year, and from
Memorial Day to Labor Day, one of
their favorite activities is spending time
at the park’s beaches and swimming in
Lake Erie. Although swimming is pure fun
for park visitors, keeping swimmers safe
is the primary objective for Presque Isle
lifeguards—and it takes special people to
meet the challenge. completing web-based applications,
an interview process and then physical
and lifeguarding assessments by North
and the other lifeguard managers, Steve
Dunsmore and John Dahlstrand.
Dunsmore says he and his team realize
that for candidates applying for their
first job, the application and orientation
process can be a little overwhelming.
“We’re here to help,” he adds.
The Search for Outstanding
Individuals
“We have high standards,” says lifeguard
manager Bob North. “These are open-
water lifeguarding positions, and there’s
inherent potential for a more physical
rescue that requires speed, strength and
endurance. We won’t put a guard out there
unless they’re ready to do the job.”
The process of filling open lifeguard
positions begins with candidates What Every PI Lifeguard Needs to Know
Candidates with the necessary skills
and ability go through a two-week
orientation that covers every aspect of the
job.
“Our philosophy here at Presque Isle
is prevention,” says Dunsmore. “We
give guards training for all the skills
they need to prevent accidents or injury
from happening.” For example, when
conditions require caution, the guards
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