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Lifeguard Shortage... How serious is it? Feb 24, 2015 11:25:04 GMT -5

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Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2015 11:25:04 GMT -5

It seems as if this Lifeguard Shortage is spreading to aquatic facilities all around the USA.

"In some cases, pools are forced to reduce their days from 7 days a week exclusively to weekends due to the lack of lifeguards on hand. To maintain a safe environment, each pool is staffed with an average of six to eight lifeguards. Even with beaches and pools being a strong staple of many family’s summers, they are forced to cut their plans short without the required amount of lifeguards on duty

“Lifeguards Wanted” job postings are increasing. Hardest hit areas seem to be the Midwest and the Great Lakes Region. The main cause of the current lifeguard shortage may at least partially be attributed to the lack of interest in the job itself and the initial investment of time and money involved in becoming a lifeguard.

Do you believe your facility has been affected?

What are the steps you believe we can take to help amend this potentially serious problem?

Would you ever trust your family to go to an aquatic facility or beach that is understaffed by lifeguards or did not even have any lifeguards on duty?

Lifeguard Times™ Guest	Lifeguard Shortage... How serious is it? Apr 18, 2016 11:35:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lifeguard Times™ on Apr 18, 2016 11:35:11 GMT -5 Lifeguard Shortage Update: Check out our newest article about the lifeguard shortage - Link: www.lifeguardtimes.com/aquatic-facilities-gear-up-for-the-season/

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Admin: Welcome! Jan 5, 2015 12:35:04 GMT -5

jrobertson: hello! Jan 5, 2015 12:37:42 GMT -5

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campfirealaska: Can someone tell me when I post a thread, how long does it take to have it show up on line? Mar 24, 2017 16:34:46 GMT -5

kimkas: I'm hiring at our acac Timonium location for lifeguards. Please email at kimberlyle@acac.com May 2, 2018 12:35:39 GMT -5

MCR - Aquatics: Montgomery County Recreation is always hiring and training aquatic staff. We have 4 indoor facilities and 7 outdoor pools. May 3, 2018 12:52:54 GMT -5 *

campkeshet: Camp Keshet in East Brunswick, NJ is looking to hire additional lifeguards! See our post for more info. May 24, 2018 10:46:53 GMT -5

panter8: Hi lifeguards pals can someone help me? I would like to work as a lifeguard on cruise ships however I do not have any clue where else to apply as I have already tried some webs however nothing new. Do any of you have any experience with that? Thank you Jul 11, 2018 14:53:24 GMT -5

tdoran: The City of Laguna Beach is looking for lifeguards! Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/lagunabeach/ to apply. May 3, 2019 18:26:43 GMT -5

josher: panter8 I recommend just getting a job on a cruise ship. Most of the lifeguards are staff that are already working the ship that get trained to also perform lifeugard responsibilities. May 8, 2019 16:17:36 GMT -5

MCR - Aquatics: Montgomery County Recreation is hiring lifeguards for seven outdoor and four indoor pools. See our post for information. May 13, 2019 7:45:35 GMT -5

acameron: The City of Hallandale Beach is accepting applications for the position of Beach Rescue Supervisor. Salary: $48,000.00 - $77,000.00 Annually Mar 15, 2021 7:32:47 GMT -5

ymcaclt: The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors across the Charlotte, NC region. We have 19 locations! www.ymcacharlotte.org/careers to apply! Mar 17, 2021 7:01:24 GMT -5

laurelhurst: Looking for lifeguards for Laurelhurst Cabana Club, a private membership cabana club, in Cupertino, CA. Guards must be certified. Our season begins on Sat, May 8, and ends in Sep. Pay is $15/hr. Call 408-725-9389 // E: LRIPool@ yahoo.com - See lripool.com Mar 22, 2021 1:38:08 GMT -5

rholschuh: Rholschuh - GHSR Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is accepting applications for lifeguards for the summer season. We will train and certify! www.hotspringspool.com to apply! Mar 29, 2021 16:21:47 GMT -5

clevelandymca: The he YMCA of Greater Cleveland is looking for Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Director of Aquatics across the Cleveland, Ohio region. We have several locations! Apply now clevelandymca.applicantpro.com/jobs/ May 11, 2021 10:59:22 GMT -5

loren: Looking for Lifeguards in Douglas, Massachusetts. Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides Guards muust be min. of 16, CPR and First Aid certified. Starting pay $17.25/hr Season is 6/8 - Labor Day hours are 10-5pm Full or partime available. breezysummer.com Mar 25, 2024 12:45:56 GMT -5

colleenlswims: Seasonal Lifeguards for Kiwanis and Reiche Pools, City of Portland, Maine:
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