555 lifeguards needed for Austin's public pools to operate this summer

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's 100 days until the Austin summer swim season begins, and Austin Parks and Recreation’s Aquatic Division is in need of lifeguards.There are currently 95 lifeguards on staff. In order for summer pools to open on June 3, they need to have 650 lifeguards.
The Aquatic Division operates 45 public facilities. This includes Barton Springs Pool, 22 neighborhood pools, seven regional pools, 11 splash pads, three community pools and one wading pool.Austin 911 answer time