Organizations throughout Lackawanna County have struggled to hire lifeguards in recent years, but becoming one requires more than sitting in a tall chair. Certification courses teach prospective ...

The Lake County YMCA is offering multiple lifeguard certification courses across the county to get prepared for the summer swim season. All three branches in Painesville, Willoughby and Madison are ...

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.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Are you over 16 and still looking for a fun and flexible summer job? If so, read on. To battle the nationwide lifeguard shortage, YMCA has created a special lifeguard ...

Florida’s coastlines are often sold to the world as a paradise, but for those who know the Atlantic, the beauty is deceptive. Beneath the turquoise surface lies a complex system of rip currents and ...

The Red Cross’s lifeguard certification program is considered the gold standard in water safety, but an investigation into the nonprofit reveals alleged gaps in its oversight of lifeguard training.