OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) — In line with one government within the Oklahoma Metropolis Parks Division the gradual software response for the place of lifeguard at one of many 4 Oklahoma Metropolis swimming pools goes gradual because of diminished labor availability in Oklahoma Metropolis.
The impact, based on a information launch from the Metropolis, is that two of the 4 Metropolis swimming pools are nonetheless not open.
Even the 2 which are open, Earlywine on the south aspect and Will Rogers on the north aspect, are open on alternating days.
The 2 which are closed, Woodson and Northeast Neighborhood swimming pools, have been widespread up to now however labor points are conserving them closed because the Metropolis tries to rent extra individuals to run and lifeguard these two swimming pools.
Parkes and Recreation leaders hope to open these two by July 2.
Metropolis employees say that if sufficient lifeguards could be skilled, Woodson Neighborhood Pool, 3405 S Could Ave., will open on even-numbered days and Northeast Neighborhood Pool, 1226 NE 33rd Road, can be open on odd-numbered days. Neighborhood swimming pools are free.
“The difficult job market is hurting pool operations in Oklahoma Metropolis and nationally,” mentioned Melinda McMillan Miller, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. “We’ve 48 individuals within the hiring course of and wish one other 20 lifeguards to make sure a protected swim atmosphere for our patrons.”
Spraygrounds are open
A optimistic is that the Metropolis’s 17 spraygrounds have been open from daybreak to nightfall since Could 29 and can stay open every day till a while in September.
They’re free and at parks across the Metropolis. Go to okc.gov/aquatics for areas.
Employment info
In case you are eager about working on the Metropolis’s swimming pools for the positions of lifeguard, swim teacher, concessionaire, or cashier you will get extra info at okc.gov/jobs.
As an incentive to get extra lifeguards, the Metropolis’s Parks and Recreation division presents free American Purple Cross certification coaching, a $250 worth, if you’re employed.
Lifeguard pay begins at $10 per hour.
Schedules
Listed below are Household Aquatic Heart and Neighborhood Pool schedules:
- Earlywine FAC, 3101 SW 119th Road, (405) 297-1418
- Will Rogers FAC, 3201 N Grand Blvd., (405) 297-1451
- Earlywine open even-numbered dates.
- Will Rogers open odd-numbered dates.
- 1-7 p.m. Could 29-31, June 5 to Aug. 8
- 1-7 p.m. Aug. 15 to Sept. 6 (weekends solely plus Labor Day)
- Admission is $5 for ages 3-17 and 55+, $6 for ages 18-54 and $4 for non-swimming observers.
- Season passes are $45, or $145 for a household of 4 (+$35 for extra members).
Pending staffing enhancements:
- Woodson Pool, 3405 S Could Ave., (405) 297-1458
- Northeast Pool, 1226 NE 33rd Road, (405) 297-1436
- Woodson open even-numbered dates.
- Northeast open odd-numbered dates.
- 1-6 p.m. July 2 to Aug. 8
- Free admission.
Season passes are on sale for OKC Parks Household Aquatic Facilities (FACs).
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Final Up to date June 15, 2023, 10:58 PM by Brett Dickerson – Editor
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