Indianapolis pools struggle to overcome lifeguard shortage as pools ready to open
Pools across the area are offering financial incentives to attract lifeguards to help keep pools open this summer. Author: Mary Milz Updated: 8:12 AM EDT May 25, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Swimming pools across the country reopen for the summer season this weekend, but most are in need of help like never before.
As Jennifer Stoneking with Indy Parks said, Everyone in the industry is have a huge problem, and Indy Parks is feeling the pain, too.
Indy Parks is still short about 40 lifeguards and that s with plans already in place to keep half its pools closed this summer.