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Florissant readies pools for summer season, seeks lifeguards and seasonal staff
Summary
Mayor Tim Lowry and Aquatics Supervisor Karina DeFore say Florissant's outdoor pools open on Memorial Day and the department is hiring roughly 90—100 lifeguards and about 120 seasonal staff overall; training, programs and registration details were shared for lessons, teams and events.
Mayor Tim Lowry and Aquatics Supervisor Karina DeFore outlined Florissant's preparations for the summer pool season, including recruitment for dozens of seasonal positions, training plans and a calendar of programs and events.
DeFore said the city typically hires "about 90, 90 to a 100 for just lifeguards," with roughly 120 seasonal staff when managers, head lifeguards and cashiers are included. "We have about 30 in right now," she said of current applications, and encouraged residents to apply through florissantmo.com and the city catalog.
The department offers in-house training at the Eagan Center and certification through Ellis and…
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