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Today I interview Steve Long. Steve was a California State Parks lifeguard, and maybe the only lifeguard who never passed lifeguard training yet was chosen by leadership to Excel and fast track into leadership roles throughout his career.
Steve worked in the golden age of lifeguarding in California and ended up as a supervising peace officer for California State Parks in the San Clemente area. Steve and I discuss, not just lifeguarding, but some of his personal philosophy on life and much, much more as always.
00:00 Introduction to Steve Long's Lifeguard Journey
01:18 Early Life and Passion for Swimming
04:09 College Years and Military Aspirations
08:31 The Decision to Pursue Lifeguarding
12:55 First Encounters with State Lifeguard Training
17:51 Becoming a Permanent Lifeguard
23:16 Fast-Tracking Through Lifeguard Roles
27:01 Memorable Experiences and Challenges
36:08 A Lifeguard's First Experience with Death
37:07 Rapid Career Advancement
40:04 Challenges and Tensions on the Beach
41:43 Becoming a Lifeguard Supervisor
46:23 Navigating Interjurisdictional Operations
51:35 Raising a Family in the Park
55:32 Returning to Lifeguarding
59:44 The Unique Role of Lifeguards
01:04:47 Balancing Work and Family
01:10:39 Encouraging the Next Generation
01:14:54 Rusty's Journey in Surfing and Career
01:15:34 Impact of Lifeguarding on Family and Career
01:16:34 Lifeguarding as a Metaphor for Life
01:18:34 The High Calling of Lifeguarding
01:21:30 Greg's Big Wave Incident
01:27:48 The Evolution of Lifeguarding Profession
01:28:46 The LA County Lifeguard Walkout
01:36:22 Advice for Future Lifeguards
01:42:29 Preserving San Onofre and Environmental Stewardship
01:48:32 Final Thoughts
Link To The San Onofre Parks Foundation:
https://sanoparks.org
Presented by The Ben Carlson Foundation:
https://www.bencarlsonfoundation.org/
https://www.instagram.com/bencarlson_foundation/
Subscribe to the Podcast Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lifeguard-project/id1748861682
https://open.spotify.com/show/7EoZTDiET6jJ6XJ1g5X54t
https://www.instagram.com/thelifeguardproject/
https://thelifeguardproject.org/
Host, Drasko Bogdanovic:
https://www.bogdogphoto.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bogdogphoto/
By Drasko Bogdanovic5
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Today I interview Steve Long. Steve was a California State Parks lifeguard, and maybe the only lifeguard who never passed lifeguard training yet was chosen by leadership to Excel and fast track into leadership roles throughout his career.
Steve worked in the golden age of lifeguarding in California and ended up as a supervising peace officer for California State Parks in the San Clemente area. Steve and I discuss, not just lifeguarding, but some of his personal philosophy on life and much, much more as always.
00:00 Introduction to Steve Long's Lifeguard Journey
01:18 Early Life and Passion for Swimming
04:09 College Years and Military Aspirations
08:31 The Decision to Pursue Lifeguarding
12:55 First Encounters with State Lifeguard Training
17:51 Becoming a Permanent Lifeguard
23:16 Fast-Tracking Through Lifeguard Roles
27:01 Memorable Experiences and Challenges
36:08 A Lifeguard's First Experience with Death
37:07 Rapid Career Advancement
40:04 Challenges and Tensions on the Beach
41:43 Becoming a Lifeguard Supervisor
46:23 Navigating Interjurisdictional Operations
51:35 Raising a Family in the Park
55:32 Returning to Lifeguarding
59:44 The Unique Role of Lifeguards
01:04:47 Balancing Work and Family
01:10:39 Encouraging the Next Generation
01:14:54 Rusty's Journey in Surfing and Career
01:15:34 Impact of Lifeguarding on Family and Career
01:16:34 Lifeguarding as a Metaphor for Life
01:18:34 The High Calling of Lifeguarding
01:21:30 Greg's Big Wave Incident
01:27:48 The Evolution of Lifeguarding Profession
01:28:46 The LA County Lifeguard Walkout
01:36:22 Advice for Future Lifeguards
01:42:29 Preserving San Onofre and Environmental Stewardship
01:48:32 Final Thoughts
Link To The San Onofre Parks Foundation:
https://sanoparks.org
Presented by The Ben Carlson Foundation:
https://www.bencarlsonfoundation.org/
https://www.instagram.com/bencarlson_foundation/
Subscribe to the Podcast Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lifeguard-project/id1748861682
https://open.spotify.com/show/7EoZTDiET6jJ6XJ1g5X54t
https://www.instagram.com/thelifeguardproject/
https://thelifeguardproject.org/
Host, Drasko Bogdanovic:
https://www.bogdogphoto.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bogdogphoto/

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