Lifeguards wanted at City Pool

The City of Gatesville has announced that applications are being accepted for lifeguard positions at the City Pool.

Applicants must be 15 years or older before May 12 and are to complete a blended learning certification course along with a swim test.

The swim test will include two prerequisites, including:

Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest

• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for two minutes by treading water using only the legs.
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
• Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of seven to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands, and keeping the face out or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

If successful, applicants will be enrolled in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding - Blended Learning Class, which will be held from May 5 to 11.

Completing the certification course does not guarantee employment. 

The deadline for applying is April 25th. To apply, visit https://www.gatesvilletx.com/parksrec and fill out an application as well as register for the free training class.

For further information, contact the City of Gatesville at 254-865-8951.

The Gatesville City Pool is located at 300 South 8th Street.