NOW HIRING: Kenosha opens public pools despite lifeguard shortage [Video]

KENOSHA, Wis. — When former Kenosha Fire Chief Chuck Leipzig found out Kenosha public pools were in jeopardy of not opening, he did something about it.

Last year, he became the city’s head lifeguard.

“I’ve been retired for a couple of years and just looking for something to kind of give back to the community as well set an example for some of the younger people to step up and do roles of public service,” Leipzig said.

Kenosha is one of many communities struggling to find lifeguards. The city filled enough positions to open Washington Park Pool on Tuesday.

It’s one of two public pools in Kenosha. Anderson Park Pool is located on the city’s south side.

The pools are opening on alternating days until there are enough lifeguards to staff both locations.

“I was quite shocked to find out that we don’t even have enough guards to open both pools at the same time,” City of Kenosha …