/tags/lifeguards Lifeguards en-US Copyright Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:06:23 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-06-06/swimmers-should-get-ready-for-another-summer-short-on-lifeguards Across the country, fewer people are up for the task to be water rescuers at their local public pools and beaches. Last summer, the stubborn shortage led to beach closures and shortened hours. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:06:23 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-06-06/swimmers-should-get-ready-for-another-summer-short-on-lifeguards Juliana Kim /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2012-06-20/lifeguard-shortage-at-local-pools-local-mt-everest-climber 11:00 Lifeguarding is a somewhat overlooked summer job for which kids over 15 can train and apply. But lifeguarding is a vital part of summer safety, as… Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:00:29 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2012-06-20/lifeguard-shortage-at-local-pools-local-mt-everest-climber admin