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Lifeguard shortages mean that the Douglas Family Aquatic Center and Lake of the Woods Pool will remain closed unless more lifeguards can fill the open spots.

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Albert-Oakland will be open May 28, 29 and 30 from noon to 5 p.m.

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UNITED STATES − Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows the unemployment rate for youth, ages 16 to 19 years old, dropped to 9.3% in May. This is the lowest it has been since 1953. Despite the fact that many pools employ teenagers, Columbia Parks and Recreation Supervisor of Aquatics Janel Twehous said Columbia pools, and many others, are still seeing a shortage of lifeguards.  The Albert-Oakland pool opened on June 9, despite a Columbia lifeguard shortage. "Its nati...

Columbia hires additional lifeguards, still dealing with staffing shortages Published COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has hired a few more lifeguards, but is still searching for more. Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation Mike Griggs said the department was able to hire an additional three lifeguards after a class with 12 candidates. This brings the total number of lifeguards in Columbia to 49. According to a press release, ...

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is starting to fill empty slots among its aquatic center lifeguard staff.  The department received 10 applications after it put out a call last week seeking staff. There needs to be a minimum of 70 guards to be able to open pools. Only 46 guards are on staff as of Friday.  "Our staff will follow through with (the 10 applicants) to get them registered for training," department Marketing Specialist Tamara Miller wrote in an email. Guard training will...

Columbia Parks and Recreation to delay opening pool season; seeks more lifeguards Published Courtesy City of Columbia COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation is delaying the reopening of city pools this summer due to a lifeguard shortage. The department needs a minimum of 70 guards. The department reports that Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opening has been delayed from May 29 to June 9. The pool will be open Wednesday thr...