PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A new wave of workers will be making their way to some of the city’s public pools this summer.
City officials have partnered up with Temple University’s College of Public Health to encourage more lifeguards to work at North Philly public pools so they can stay open during the hottest months, Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell says.
If they apply, current Temple students will be able to earn three university credit hours for becoming certified lifeguards.
“Parks & Rec offers this incredible Red Cross certification to our students, and in return we are able to help staff the City’s free public pools – a true win-win for Temple and its neighbors in the surrounding community,” said Jack V. Sears, program director of Temple University’s Kinesiology Physical Activity Program.
There are 72 public pools in Philadelphia. Officials say six of them are located within a mile of Temple’s main campus.
Free lifeguard training is available seven days a week at five locations across the city.
All potential lifeguards must pass the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Lifeguard Screening Test. That includes a 300 yard swimming test.
Those interested are encouraged to enroll in a training course by June 1.
A list of public pools in the city can be found here.
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