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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 department is hopeful that the staff shortage will reverse and allow Douglass and Lake of the Wo...

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 happen Tuesday through Thursday, June 4-6, June 14-16 and June 18-20. Sessions are free for those�...

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 through Sunday for two sessions from noon to 2 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Douglass Family Aqu...