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deep_blue003v OP t1_j5w91ay wrote
Yeah we definitely go above and beyond in that department.
Bubbaganewsh t1_j5us57r wrote
"You there, stop drowning!"
TheGlennDavid t1_j5uym0j wrote
To save anyone a click -- people who can't currently swim are allowed to apply. The city will then offer free lessons and instruction, and the people will still need to test into the lifeguard program.
Now, I have NO IDEA if it's reasonably possible to teach a non-swimmer how to swim well enough in 4 months that they can be a lifeguard. My guess would be no, but I don't know.
Mod_Accountability t1_j5yu8tu wrote
Nah man, we're trying to circle jerk here
Hampsterman82 t1_j62twr5 wrote
Depending on how much pool time they get and their general fitness? Ya it's plausible, they're just pulling someone to the side of a pool in summer, no current, waves or major challenges.
Longjumping_Local910 t1_j64b530 wrote
Wouldn’t it just be easier to give them a long pole with a sharp hook and grab the drowners by the swim suit and just yank ‘em out to the side of the pool? /s
EyeWantItThatWay t1_j5wk1us wrote
"Here, I'm throwing you a cheese steak so you can use it to float!"
kevinds t1_j5w9s2r wrote
Most jobs will provide at least some job training..
TorrenceMightingale t1_j5u54ow wrote
It’s the middle of winter.
deep_blue003v OP t1_j5u5gmb wrote
The city does have these things called indoor pools. They also do recruiting/hiring in the off season to fill positions in order to be ready for the summer.
TorrenceMightingale t1_j5ufds2 wrote
Just saying if they’re going to have issues now when most of the swimming places are not in operation, I hate to think what it’s going to be like in the summer.
kevinds t1_j5w9vtt wrote
Only really small places only have their pools open only in the summer time (because they are outdoors).
therealdarkcirc t1_j5u3um7 wrote
Eh, hiring incompetent people is something philly has always excelled at.
-a philadelphian