East Grand Rapids is working to expand their lifeguard team, including recent pay increases designed to attract more applicants and current staff to pick up less desirable shifts.
The city’s aquatics program relies on teamwork when staffing needs arise, with other certified staff members stepping in to cover shifts as lifeguard availability changes throughout the year.
“There was time where we needed three staff members, and we had one,” said Betsy Granstra, East Grand Rapids Aquatic Supervisor and Race Director…