Question –

Do you feel the economic downturn has helped or hurt your recruiting and staff retention efforts?

Lifeguards – one of America’s lowest paying jobs.

In a recent article/survey on AOL that listed the 25 lowest paying jobs, lifeguarding came in at #15 (article HERE)  listing average hourly earnings of $8.85/hr.  This is just above cashiers and home care aids, and below parking lot attendants. 
Of the 25 jobs on the list, some do require additional certification (child care workers, home [...]

Another one bites the dust…

For most of the country, Labor Day signifies the end of another busy pool season.  In most of the country little rain meant a season more taxing then others. 
Take some time to relax and reflect.