Austin's parks department is ramping up efforts to ensure a fully staffed swim season, as lifeguard hiring and training kick into gear, as reported by CBS Austin. They're calling on applicants who are 15 and older to jump in and sign up for a job that starts at $21.63 per hour, as per information obtained by KVUE; with plenty of opportunities for training particularly highlighted during the spring break period of March 16-22.
Besides ensuring lifeguard presence, the city cues up residents for some disruptions, especially as Barton Springs Pool is bracing for a temporary closure for routine maintenance from March 1 through March 14 which dodges all but the last day of South by Southwest adding that swimmers can visit other year-round pools like Bartholomew, Big Stacy, Deep Eddy, and Springwoods during this period according to KVUE.
Forward-thinking swimmers looking to snag season passes for the 2025 swim season can already mark that task as done, the city of Austin's sale of these sought-after tickets is now open, valid through October 31st, encompassing not just swim access but also parking perks at Zilker Park, KVUE reports; these passes cover entry fees for a select list of pools during the chargeable swim season, which kicks off on March 8.
For those keen to know more or ready to apply for the lifeguard positions, full details can be found at LifeguardAustin.com, the city is looking to hire hundreds of lifeguards to ensure community safety and operate the city's pools smoothly through the swim season, so it’s a bustling time for Austin's parks indeed which offers a look into the city's preparation for the warm weather and the throngs of swimmers it brings with it as the city gears up setting the stage for the heat of summer and the cool of pool waters.
