It's the official start of beach season and the city is facing a severe, widespread lifeguard shortage that could result in closed beaches and pools this year. Chicago Park District officials say because of the pandemic, there were a shortage of American Red Cross trainings that are needed for hiring. But recruitment efforts also could be hampered because of a lifeguard sex abuse scandal last fall.
Friday marks the official start of summer beach season and the city is facing a severe, widespread lifeguard shortage that could result in closed beaches and pools later this year.
“Here we are. We’ve already had hot days and there aren’t enough people in the pipeline,” said Juanita Irizarry, executive director of Friends of the Parks, an advocacy organization. Irizarry is encouraging the Park District to invest in alternate ways to help stop drownings. She pointed to a recent installation of life safety rings along the lakefront as an example of alternative solutions.
An advertisement to apply to be a lifeguard at Fullerton Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago on May 24, 2022. Chicago beaches open on Friday.
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