Michigan YMCA uses AI to assist lifeguards at the pool

The technology works as an extra set of eyes to look for any swimmers in distress. Bradley Blackburn reports.

• Aug 7, 2025

Boston YMCA trains 200 new lifeguards to start summer season

The YMCA of Greater Boston spent the first day of summer teaching around 200 people how to be lifeguards. WBZ's Paul Burton reports.

• Jun 22, 2024

Lifeguard recruitment campaign begins in Massachusetts, bonuses offered

The Department of Conservation and Recreation kicked off a recruitment campaign for the summer season on Wednesday.

• Mar 6, 2024

Ice cream truck drivers, lifeguards get big signing bonuses for summer jobs

The owner of Mel's Ice Cream trucks in Brockton is now offering a $2,000 signing bonus to get drivers this summer.

• May 15, 2023

Grandmother becomes lifeguard again to help keep Cape Cod pool open

Maggie Sullivan answered the call for help, her only hesitation was her lifeguard certification expired 50 years ago.

• Aug 10, 2022

Barnstable grandmother becomes lifeguard to help keep YMCA Cape Cod pool open

WBZ-TV's Rachel Holt reports.

• Aug 9, 2022

Lifeguard shortage in Massachusetts leaves beaches, lakes unprotected

"I am not going to be surprised if we see an uptick in drownings because of the lifeguard shortage."

• Jun 24, 2022