Quincy Aquatic Center Seeks More Lifeguards

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  Quincy Recreation Director Russ Harrington reported that the new Quincy Aquatic Center has seen 3,100 patrons in its first 12 days of operation“We've had about 3,100 patrons come through the door; 750 of those have been season pass holders, so we're already making a huge splash,”
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  The new Quincy Aquatic Center has seen 750 season pass holders“We've had about 3,100 patrons come through the door; 750 of those have been season pass holders, so we're already making a huge splash,”
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  The new Quincy Aquatic Center has seen 250 children in swim lessons“"We’ve got 250 kids doing swim lessons that started yesterday for (the first session)."”
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  The facility is currently maxing out capacity“"The first time that I can ever say – probably in Quincy's history – we’re maxing out our capacity, and that's mostly to do with lifeguards," Harrington said.”
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  The facility is currently maxing out capacity due to a shortage of lifeguards“"The first time that I can ever say – probably in Quincy's history – we’re maxing out our capacity, and that's mostly to do with lifeguards," Harrington said.”
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  Officials noted they've had to turn away visitors during peak times“We've been calling in lifeguards as much as we can to try and get more people in, because we do have a line – we have to have people wait outside.”
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  Harrington stated the city has 12-15 lifeguards on duty during busy periods“We've had anywhere from 12 to 14 guards, maybe 15 guards on duty over the last four or five days.”
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  Harrington stated the city needs more lifeguards to accommodate growing demand“The new Quincy Aquatic Center is so popular with residents and visitors that city officials are looking for more lifeguards to accommodate more people.”
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  City officials are actively seeking more lifeguard candidates“City officials are still looking for more lifeguard candidates, or people who already have the certification.”
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  A training program requires seven hours of online work and 30 hours of in-person trainingNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  Of 25 initial applicants, 13 did not complete the certification process“City officials sponsored a lifeguard training class before the pool opened, he said, but of the approximately 25 candidates who started, 13 failed to meet all the requirements.”
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  The city is offering additional training classes to meet staffing needs“City officials will offer certification classes for people who want to work as a lifeguard, Harrington said. "(Aquatic center staff) is actively working on new classes all the time," he said.”