Columbus Parks and Rec Seeking to Fill Lifeguard Positions Amid Shortage
Monday, June 6th, 2022
Now that the pools are open, the only missing thing is lifeguards.
Dwindling interest in lifeguarding is not a new problem.
According to some experts, it was made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, which stopped many young applicants who would usually apply.
The American Lifeguard Association said about 150,000 pools around the county would be affected by a nationwide lifeguard shortage this summer. See more.
