New York City officials are resuming a limited amount of free swimming lessons for kids this summer — even as the city faces a post-pandemic lifeguard shortage.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.New York City officials are resuming a limited amount of free swimming lessons for kids this summer – even as the city faces a post-pandemic lifeguard shortage that has curtailed services and programming at pools and beaches.
Parks department officials say they’re hiring around 900 lifeguards – well under the optimal 1,400 lifeguards – for the season, which starts when city beaches open on Memorial Day weekend. The city’s outdoor pools open in late June. The city is also running a small number of free Learn to Swim programs for kids at the six pools. There will be 1,000 lottery slots for kids, and registration opens in June.
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