Arlington hiring lifeguards for $15 an hour

The city of Arlington, like many other cities across the country, will have to cut back on pool hours and limit the number of facilities open because of a lifeguard shortage.

Fox4 KDFW
By FOX 4 Staff
Published February 26, 2023 2:14PM
Updated 2:15PM

ARLINGTON, Texas - It may still be February, but the city of Arlington is looking to get ready for pool season by hiring lifeguards.

The city is offering $15 an hour for lifeguards and $10.50 an hour for cashiers at city pools. 

The city will also pay for training, certifications and uniforms.

Arlington is looking to keep pools open this year after a shortage of lifeguards forced the city to cut hours.

Three of the city's five outdoor pools had to reduce hours by 50% in 2022.

"We know that our community pools play an important role in the quality of life for our residents, especially during our hot Texas months. We are thinking outside the box with staff recruitment and ensuring that we are going the distance to provide safe and fun pools all summer long," said Arlington Aquatics Manager Courtni Anderson in a statement.

The department says it is trying to hire 120 seasonal employees.