Attention, Austin swimmers! If you're looking to make a splash, you'll need to adjust your strokes accordingly. With Deep Eddy Pool closed for maintenance, and Barton Springs Pool taking a brief respite for its routine cleanup, Stacy Pool will step up to the plate. Opening its lanes an hour earlier at 8:00 a.m. for the aquatically inclined on Saturdays and Sundays from March 2 through March 10, Stacy Pool dives into action, as reported by the city's March Aquatic Updates. Meanwhile, Bartholomew Pool will start at 9:00 a.m., but only on March 4 and March 6, for those marking their calendars.
For folks yearning for the soothing waters of Barton Springs Pool, the wait won't be too long. Scheduled to reopen on March 8, the pool's absence is felt by many. Regular visitors must find temporary solace in other waters, with details on this closure available since February. Deep Eddy Pool's patrons are floating in a sea of uncertainty, their reopening date still up in the air as repairs continue; the city's December announcement is still fresh in their minds.
The city isn't just focused on the pools' physical states but also on the well-being of those who look after our leisurely swims. It's a call to arms for potential lifeguards. Want a summer job keeping watch over the city's water havens? Austin's Aquatic Office at 2818 San Gabriel St. is your next stop. They're baiting the hook with free pizza, and all you need to bring is your ID and social security card, making the process smoother than a calm lake at dawn.
Whether you're an early bird or an evening swimmer, there are three upcoming hiring open hours for your convenience: March 7, March 21, and April 5, all from 4 to 8 p.m. Should you prefer the heat of the sun to the glow of desk lamps when you work, spring break is the prime time for lifeguard training, as suggested by LifeguardAustin.com. No one's too old or too young (as long as you're 15 or over) to don the whistle and shades, and with free certification training, the city is practically throwing you a floatation device. Just remember, you've got to handle your paperwork before diving into the training pool.
