

We get it, you know? This is a problem.īLOOM: As Robinson and several other retirees sat on the poolside bench that morning, they formed an idea. MATT BLOOM, BYLINE: Craig Robinson was in the middle of his morning swim laps at his local rec center north of Denver a couple months ago when he heard a whistle and saw a guard motioning for him to get out of the pool.ĬRAIG ROBINSON: We all had to get out and sit on the bench while the one and only lifeguard had to go to the bathroom. But as Colorado Public Radio's Matt Bloom reports, some cities are trying something else - training a generation of older swimmers to fill the gap. So some pools have shortened their hours or aren't opening at all. This year, there is a shortage of lifeguards. Usually, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of pool season.
