On the Fact that the City of Phoenix, Arizona Is Apparently Going Out of its Way to Hire Black Lifeguards......and Are Even Willing to Teach These People How to Swim - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/3/phoenix-acquatic-center-uses-affirmative-action-pr/

Yeah, I would think that lifeguard is one of those jobs where you want to hire the best people regardless of race, creed, or color, you know,  BECAUSE PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE ON THE LINE FOR CHRIST SAKES!!! But, hey, what do I know.