Chicago’s Lifeguard Shortage Fueled By Low Pay, Confusion, Lack Of Resources On South Side, Parents And Hopefuls Say – Block Club Chicago

Neglected facilities in minority communities and cuts to swim programs have exacerbated the Park District’s lifeguard problem; After-school swim programs at public schools were shut down at the start of the pandemic, and no reopening date has been set, according to CPS’ website.
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The Paraclete
3 years ago

Confusion? Pay me!

Aaron
3 years ago

How much does a lifeguard have to make to live close enough to work there and pay the bills? Doesn’t Illinois have a lifeguard union to negotiate a living wage. Don’t forget the 9 months off for winter.

Freddy
3 years ago

They should hire David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson from Baywatch. They solved lots of crimes and on a rare occasion saved someone from drowning.

Paul Boomer
3 years ago

Swimming is a constitutional right

Lion's Choice
3 years ago

Who would want to be a lifeguard when the Crime-Thug Wilding Mobs take over the beach — and your only weapons are Ray Bans, a Speedo and a Slim Jim.

debtsor
3 years ago

The communist destroys. That’s what the communist does. In the name of equity.

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