Hiring lifeguards remains a challenge as pools reopen

"It has been an ongoing struggle to get in and retain lifeguards over the years," said Wyatt Werneth with the American Lifeguard Association. He believes the job lacks popularity these days and reflects on the impact the show, “Baywatch," had on previous generations of lifeguards. "Baywatch was so exciting. It was a career filled with excitement and beautiful people, helicopters, fast boats. We wanted to be lifeguards, and we don't have anything like that now," says Werneth. Read more: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/as-pools-open-hiring-lifeguards-remain-a-challenge/ ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews