Recognizes the impact of the lifeguard shortage in Ohio and encourages individuals to consider a career as a lifeguard.

The bill recognizes the impact of the lifeguard shortage in Ohio and encourages individuals to consider a career as a lifeguard. It highlights the importance of lifeguards in preventing and responding to emergencies at beaches, swimming pools, and water parks. The shortage has led to closures and reduced hours at public pools and beaches, and cities are increasing wages to attract more lifeguards. Lifeguards in Ohio currently earn an average wage of $18 per hour, with a projected 12% increase over the next five years.

Recognizes the impact of the lifeguard shortage in Ohio and encourages individuals to consider a career as a lifeguard.

The bill recognizes the impact of the lifeguard shortage in Ohio and encourages individuals to consider a career as a lifeguard. It highlights the importance of lifeguards in preventing and responding to emergencies at beaches, swimming pools, and water parks. The shortage has led to closures and reduced hours at public pools and beaches, and cities are increasing wages to attract more lifeguards. Lifeguards in Ohio currently earn an average wage of $18 per hour, with a projected 12% increase over the next five years.