Many lifeguarding-training programs were shuttered because of the pandemic, and teens can find higher-paying jobs elsewhere. We dug into the lifeguard shortage:
Cities and towns across the U.S. are unable to open some of their aquatic facilities because of the lack of lifeguards. Or, in some cases, they are cutting back on the hours of operation.
In New York City alone, there are just 700 lifeguards available to work at community swim spots — less than half the number the city employed just three years ago.MarketWatch studied the issues and spoke with representatives from the American Lifeguard Association, and found a number of contributing causes.American Lifeguard Association president Bernard Fisher points to statistics that show there are now about 310,000 pools in the U.S., not including backyard ones.
While there may be less need for lifeguards in the colder months, Werneth says lifeguards can be cross-trained and work in other emergency areas.
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