The Sunshine Coast Regional District is changing pool hours and putting Pender Harbour swim lessons on hold because of staffing shortages.
“As many of our dedicated aquatic staff return to school or other fall commitments, we are actively recruiting new lifeguards and instructors to join our team. Interviews are underway and we look forward to welcoming fresh faces to our facilities soon,” reads a news release from the SCRD. “As new staff join our aquatics team, we will review pool schedules and adjust hours accordingly.”
Swim lessons at Pender Harbour are paused while new instructors are trained over the next few weeks and the SCRD says it is committed to resuming lessons as soon as staffing allows.
Reduced hours will mean the Sechelt pool will be closed on Sundays and the Gibsons pool will be closed on Saturdays through September, starting on Sept. 7.
The SCRD is encouraging applications to help fill lifeguard positions in the region.
“The SCRD thanks residents for their patience and understanding as efforts continue to recruit qualified aquatics staff,” reads the news release.
Full pool hours can be found on the SCRD’s website.
