The lifeguard shortage is so drastic across Washington, some pools or swimming areas won't even open this season. That is, unless community members step up and become lifeguards. FOX13
In Washington, the drowning rate is higher than the national average, including boating-related deaths. The drowning rate in Idaho and Oregon is even higher.
"I think every single one of our locations is hiring right now", said Andrew Shain, branch operations manager for YMCA of Greater Seattle. "If you go on our website, we'll have positions open at every one of branches.""This job is different than a job working at a coffee shop or at a grocery store," Shain said. "There's additional responsibilities that come with lifeguarding. You know, you do have people's live in your hands.
In Tacoma, Metro Parks has really been having a difficult time staffing lifeguards. Pre-pandemic, it had up to 200 people on deck. Now, that number is around 60. It's forced to limit pool operations this summer, unless it can hire more.
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