Macon-Bibb pools opening; more lifeguards needed
Macon-Bibb County public pools will open Memorial Day weekend but on a limited schedule because of a lifeguard shortage.
The Parks and Recreation Department is 16 lifeguards short of the 27 usually hired for the county’s public pools in the summer. At least seven more lifeguards are needed to open the pools for more days, according to a news release from Macon-Bibb County. All pools will be closed on Sundays.
Potential lifeguards must be 15 years old and pass the American Red Cross swim test. The county will pay for lifeguard certification for those who will work at one of its pools. Pay is $10.03 an hour. To apply, or for more information, go to www.maconbibb.us and click on the Employment tab, or stop by the Human Resources Department at 682 Cherry St., Suite 400.
The cost to swim at a public pool is $1, with an additional $1 charged to use the slide at the East Macon Community Center.
Macon-Bibb pool hours
Pool | Address | Days Open | Times Open |
East Macon Community Center | 3326 Ocmulgee East Blvd. | Tuesday-Friday Saturday | 1-6 p.m. Noon-3 p.m. |
Bloomfield Community Center | 4115 Lions Place | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1-6 p.m. |
Frank Johnson Community Center | 2227 Mercer University Drive | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1-6 p.m. |
Booker T. Washington Community Center | 391 Monroe St. | Tuesday, Thursday Saturday | 1-6 p.m. Noon-3 p.m. |
This story was originally published May 17, 2016 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Macon-Bibb pools opening; more lifeguards needed."