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My summer job: A Philly lifeguard shares what it takes to keep the city swimming

Milan Howell got into lifeguarding because she liked swimming and it paid better than the typical teenager job. Now, keeping watch at her own neighborhood's pool is a highlight of her summer.

Lifeguard Milan Howell, 17, on duty at the Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center pool. Parks and Recreation offers free swimming lessons at every pool, schedules differ at each location.
Lifeguard Milan Howell, 17, on duty at the Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center pool. Parks and Recreation offers free swimming lessons at every pool, schedules differ at each location.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer