LIFEGUARDS NEEDED - A nationwide lifeguard shortage is being felt in Salt Lake County. The Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation explained they need anywhere from 200-300 lifeguards for their 19 indoor and outdoor pools.
Josh Reusser with Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation explained they need anywhere from 200-300 lifeguards for their 19 indoor and outdoor pools across the county.
"If we don't get enough, typically what we do is we have a contingency plan where we're open either on weekends or shorter hours during the week, so we can still open but with very limited hours," said Reusser.Reusser said they do have some lifeguards going through the training process right now, which lasts about two weeks. Even with that, some pools could open later than expected.
The impact of a shortage is also being seen by those who a currently manning the lifeguards stands at pools across the county. Spence is hopeful the lifeguard void can be filled, so those looking for some summer fun at the pool won't be impacted.
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