Today, Aquatics lowered the standards for working as an Open Water Lifeguard at Barton Springs Pool. The previous standards included being at least 17 years old and being able to pass a 200m swim test in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds. The new standards include being at least 16 years old and being able to pass a 200m swim test in under 4 minutes.
The complete new requirements are:
-Must be at least 16 years of age -1 prior season of lifeguard experience (can substitute 10 shallow guard shifts as an evaluation period instead of prior experience) -Must currently hold the Starguard Elite Waterfront and Emergency Oxygen Certifications -Complete a 200m swim in under 4 minutes -Run and swim drill in under 45 seconds -2 minute tread with 10lb brick -Sam doll retrieval from the diving well -Zone response Sam test in under 30 seconds