Massachusetts DCR continues recruiting push for lifeguards ahead of summer
Danae Bucci | WCVB 5 | April 19, 2022
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-dcr-lifeguard-recruiting-push/39765872
Massachusetts had a record number of drownings in 2021 and the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation are working to prevent another deadly record by combating the shortage of lifeguards.
Due to the shortage, the lifeguards who worked the DCR-run beaches and pools last year were finished for the season after Labor Day — which is why state officials began their lifeguard recruitment effort early this year.
“Our commitment to waterfront safety continues this year, focusing on the people responsible for preventing dangerous situations on beach and pools,” said Kathleen Theoharides, secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
New lifeguards can expect a starting salary of $21 per hour. In addition, they will be eligible for bonuses between $500 and $1,000.
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