Now hiring lifeguards for 2012
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In order to accommodate an extended season next year, the Parks and Recreation Department is hiring additional lifeguards. CPR and water safety training will be provided for those who are hired. The starting pay is $9.02.
To apply, applicants can also go to www.sanantoniog.gov/hr/jobs. For information on training and certification, call the San Antonio Natatorium at 207-3299.
Outdoor Pool Season
to get early start May 5
The 2012 pool season got an early start this year with four pools open from May 5 to June 13. They are Heritage, 1423 Ellison Dr., Lady Bird Johnson, 10700 Nacogdoches, South Side Lions, 3100 Hiawatha and Woodlawn Lake Park, 1100 Cincinnati. Open swim is available for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. Lap swim will again be offered from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
That should get everyone into shape for the big opening of the regular summer swim season, which will be June 16, when all 24 outdoor pools open. They'll be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. However, lap swimmers will be happy to know they'll still have that opportunity for early morning lap swim on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 21 through Sept. 3, enjoy an extended swim season with open swim and lap swimming offered at four pools: Heritage, Lady Bird Johnson, South Side Lions, and Woodlawn, 1100 Cincinnati. Lap Swimming is offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Open Swim is offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is Free. Call 207-3299. Note: Pools will be open on the Labor Day Holiday, Monday, Sept. 3, from 1 to 7 p.m. for open swim.
The extended swim season will then continue Sept. 4 through Sept. 29 with open swim and lap swimming at offered at four pools: Heritage, Lady Bird Johnson, South Side Lions, and Woodlawn. Lap Swimming is offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Open Swim is offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is Free. Call 207-3299.