Politics & Government

Filling The Chairs: City And County Pools Looking To Fill Lifeguard Jobs As Summer Approaches

The push is on to get lifeguards on the stands so the pools can open but it's been a struggle in recent years to fill the current need.

(KDKA2)

May 18, 2022

With so many things returning to post-pandemic normal this summer, so is the expected demand for swimming pools.

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The push is on to get lifeguards on the stands so the pools can open but it's been a struggle in recent years to fill the current need.

In some cases, the struggle continues. A spot check of the pools in the region shows only Westmoreland County's Veterans Memorial Pool is fully staffed.

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