Lifeguard shortage means unguarded beaches in Oregon and long lines for swim lessons

By Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB)
June 14, 2022 3:59 p.m. Updated: June 17, 2022 6:34 p.m.

As public pools closed during the pandemic, lifeguards had to find other jobs. Now the competitive job market is making it hard to get them back.