If you are a swimmer, have some extra time and want to make some money for the summer, then the City of Philadelphia is looking for you. Memorial Day weekend always kicks off the unofficial start of summer with public pools opening. However, there is a lifeguard shortage in the city. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly's Parks and Recreation department has hired 281 lifeguards, but they still need about 60 guards. It they don't get more guards, this could keep a few public pools closed. The department would like to have the final 60 hired by early June so all 65 pools can open for the summer. And if you're looking to get hired, the pay has been raised to $16 an hour. Last year, there were about 25 pools that didn't open because of the lifeguard shortage. Philly wasn't the only area to have shortages last year, either. So parents, if your kids need a summer job, the city is looking for anyone 16 or older to apply to be a city lifeguard at phila.gov/lifeguards. Applicants receive free training and can be taught to swim if they don’t know how.
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