Austin's lifeguard shortage sinks plans to open all city pools by early June

Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department needs at least 750 lifeguards to open all 29 of its pools for the summer—but currently it has less than a third of that., each of which were supposed to open June 6. But due to the lifeguard shortage, Parks and Recreation is planning a phased opening of seasonal pools to “equitably distribute its workforce,” according to a PARD spokesperson.

“We’re definitely starting to see college kids come back [and] high school kids get their training and start to think about summer,” Levine said. “This year is just like every other year. We see a big uptick in our classes come May.” To bring in more applicants, staff from the aquatics division has been actively recruiting at high schools, colleges, job fairs and other local events, according to a PARD spokesperson.

sangitamenon Wow, they raise the pay from one unlivable wage to another unlivable wage. 🙄👍

sangitamenon PAY THEM MORE, GOOD LORD. DOUBLE IT IF YOU NEED TO

sangitamenon I can't believe that they expect literally everyone to pay significantly more property taxes and not even open the POOLS in a TEXAS PANDEMIC SUMMER when kids under 5 still can't be vaccinated. Like, cut me a break Austin. What the fuck.

sangitamenon En Español: El Departamento de Parques y Actividades Recreativas de Austin necesita al menos 750 salvavidas para abrir sus 29 albercas durante el verano. Actualmente, el departamento cuenta con menos de un tercio de esa cantidad.

sangitamenon Lifeguard here. I would totally work for City of Austin if they paid a living wage just saying

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sangitamenon Sounds like a problem $25/hour might solve

sangitamenon I can't think of a single person who could survive off a seasonal $16 an hour, it's the priciest city in the American South.

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