As summer approaches, the City of Houston is making a splash by announcing the opening of 24 out of their 37 swimming pools, marking the highest number since the onset of the pandemic.
will have 24 of their 37 swimming pools open this weekend, the most the city has had open since the pandemic.
"Every year, we’re trying to increase the number of pools, so we can get back to where we once were," said Louis Moore, Division Manager from Houston Parks and Recreation. "If we had more lifeguards, we’d open more pools."SOLICITATION STING: 7 suspects, including one Texas ISD Superintendent, arrested in online solicitation of a minor sting
Last summer, Houston had 16 of their public swimming pools open. Nationwide, cities have experienced difficulties hiring qualified lifeguards since 2020. "It’s not just here in Houston, this is a nationwide problem to attract people that have the skills and are strong simmers to become lifeguards," said Moore.
The City of Houston has increased the pay for seasonal lifeguard positions in an attempt to attract more candidates. This summer the starting pay is $16 an hour with a $500 stipend. "We’re looking to offer good pay," said Moore. "Each year we incrementally increase the pay, [now] it’s up to 18 and 20 dollars per hour [for certain positions]."
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