Elsie Sharkey Elsie is studying outdoor sports at college and loves being a lifeguard as it gives her the opportunity to save lives and to travel. Since Elsie was younger, she always wanted to be a lifeguard and as soon as she turned 16 she became one and it was a brilliant opportunity. Elsie hopes that in her role as a Youth Ambassador she can help prevent loss of life in open water swimming, especially in summer. Manage Cookie Preferences