By C.D. DESALVO
Hays Post

The Hays Recreation Commission is looking for people to fill summer job positions. The Hays Aquatic Park is taking applications for lifeguards, admissions staff, concession and maintenance workers.

Grant Lacy, aquatics director for the HRC, said he usually hires about 50 lifeguards and provides training prior to the aquatic park opening.

“We do provide training so if somebody is interested in doing it but does not have the certification, that’s OK,” he said. “It’s American Red Cross lifeguard training. With me, it’s five days of in-water and classroom work. After that, they come away with a two-year American Red Cross lifeguard, CPR and first aid certification.”

Interviews for lifeguarding will be held on April 4 and 5. The Hays Aquatic Park opens on May 25 and will be open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays.

The HRC is also looking for concession workers (age 15 and older) to work this summer at the Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex. Work hours are Monday to Thursday evenings and most weekends starting in May. Hours can be flexible but there is an emphasis on finding people who can work weekends.

Applications for all positions can be found online on the HRC website (LINK), or in person at the Hays Recreation Commission on 1105 Canterbury in Hays. You can also call 785-623-2650 for more information.