Austin on track with 2019 lifeguard hiring goal, eyeing 850 total workers

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Parks and Recreation Department aims to hire 850 lifeguards to work at city-run pools this summer, with nearly 300 already ready for work.PARD Director Kimberly McNeely provided the update during an Austin City Council work session Tuesday. She said this year marks the first time since 2019 the department is on track to hits its hiring goal. City staff: Lifeguard hiring going well, all pools expected to open this summerIt comes as the city upped its minimum wage to $2