Henrico pools and swim clubs get creative to fill lifeguard vacancies; Henrico’s ‘Red, White and Lights’ Fourth of July celebration returns to Meadow Farm
Henrico Newsflash – July 1, 2022
Henrico pools and swim clubs get creative to fill lifeguard vacancies
It’s officially summer, and for many that means days spent by the pool with family and friends. But lifeguard shortages across the country – and Henrico County – have laid a wet towel over some folks’ summer fun.
Pools throughout Henrico have been feeling the heat of lifeguard shortages since COVID-19, according to Douglas Aquatics Director of Pool Operations Curtis Johnson. This meant companies like Douglas Aquatics and Swim Club Management Group, which staff local pools with lifeguards, had to rely more heavily upon word of mouth and signage for recruiting.
Henrico’s ‘Red, White and Lights’ Fourth of July celebration returns to Meadow Farm
Henrico County will present its annual Red, White and Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Monday, July 4 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road in Glen Allen.
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