ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – School is out and summer is unofficially here, prompting many high school and college students to look for seasonal work.
Lifeguarding remains one of the most popular summer jobs, even as a national shortage of lifeguards has been a concern for years. In Roanoke County, one water park says it is investing in lifeguards as it works to fill that gap.
Splash Valley Water Park held what it called a “take-two” weekend after weather affected Memorial Day festivities. The park, which opened in 2010, draws thousands of families with features including 34-foot water slides, a sprayground and a lazy river…