Georgetown pool hours modified due to lifeguard shortage

Due to a shortage of lifeguards, the four public pools in Georgetown have modified opening hours, according to a release.

Beginning Saturday, May 28, the Recreation Center outdoor pool will be open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The Williams Drive Pool will be open seven days a week from 1-7 p.m.

The Village and River Ridge pools will remain closed until Friday, June 10, when the Village Pool will be open Thursday-Monday from 1-7 p.m., and the River Ridge Pool will operate Wednesday-Sunday from 1-7 p.m.

Also beginning June 10, the Williams Drive Pool will shift to a Tuesday-Sunday schedule, with operating hours from 1-7 p.m. The Recreation Center outdoor pool will increase operating hours to Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

The daily entrance fee for each of the pools is free for children age 3 and under; $2 for youth ages 4-18; $3 for adults ages 19-54; and $2 for seniors age 55 and up.

Seasonal swim passes can also be purchased at the Georgetown Recreation Center. Swimming lessons are also available.

For more information on the city’s aquatics programs, visit https://parks.georgetown.org/aquatics.

The city is still hiring lifeguards and swim instructors. Lifeguard pay ranges from $10.50-$16.50 an hour depending on position and experience.

Lifeguard certification will be provided. Application can be submitted at http://georgetown.org/jobs.