Being a real-life lifeguard involves more than anything seen on "Baywatch" or "Rescue." But how does one become a lifeguard, and are there differences between being a lifeguard at a neighborhood ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As people kick off the summer by flocking to beaches, lakes and pools, the swimmers are here - but the lifeguards aren't. At least, that's what some parks departments and ...

The U.S. has a shortage of lifeguards, and it’s taking a toll on swimming centers throughout the country. Cities such as Indianapolis and Chicago, have responded to the shortage by closing pools and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LYNDHURST, Ohio (WJW) — When you teach, ...

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the chance of drowning at a beach with lifeguards on duty is 1 in 18 million. Swimming without lifeguards greatly increases that risk. If you still ...

If a lifeguard saves you in Philly, they may be wearing water wings. The city is in such desperate need of lifeguards for their municipal pools they are willing to accept candidates that don’t know ...

Lifeguard shortages are leaving swimmers high and dry all across the country. Will Vermont ride the same wave once pools and beaches open in the coming weeks? New York and other large metro areas have ...

Anyone looking to improve their backstroke or butterfly at one of the YMCA of Greater Erie swimming pools will have to wait until the leaves turn color before they can take their next swim lesson. A ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (KGO) -- Whether it's taking a swimming class or swimming for fun - some Bay Area pools are pushing to hire more lifeguards. At Flying Fish Swim School in Mountain View, they're ...

Lifeguard shortages have been an issue around the world in recent years, and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. As a result to these shortages, Philadelphia is getting creative with its ...

As people flock to beaches, lakes and pools this Memorial Day to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, the swimmers are here - but the lifeguards aren't. At least, that's what some parks ...