Lifeguards at both the Northeastern State University FIT and the city pool, Tahlequatics, must be lifeguard-certified to be hired, and it’s not always easy to find qualified people. Brandon Vang, ...

Lifeguard shortages closed thousands of pools and beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing requirements disrupted training and rising wages lured some workers to other summer jobs.

The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic ...