I would expect so as well. Most Wave pools are at resorts/water parks which typically do not necessarily even employ fully trained/high skill lifeguards. They

I would expect so as well. Most Wave pools are at resorts/water parks which typically do not necessarily even employ fully trained/high skill lifeguards. They often rely on private certification programs that will train "shallow water lifeguards" who do not have to have a full set of swimming & rescue skills. They do tend to have good training for spinal injuries though. Add in that these resorts are most attractive to non-swimmers and they are hopelessly crowded and it is a dangerous mix. Places like Great Wolf Lodge scare the daylights out of me as a former lifeguard/WSI.