SPORTS BRIEFS: Parks and rec needs staff; lifeguards needed for pools

Parks and rec in need of help this season

In order to put on spring softball and baseball programs for children, Brown County Parks and Recreation is in need of umpires, supervisors and concessions staff for the season. These are paid positions.

For more information or to join, call 812-988-5522.

Most state park pools to open; lifeguards needed

Most public swimming pools at Indiana State Parks properties will open Memorial Day weekend if the required number of lifeguards can be recruited and certified for each park property.

Concession services will also be open at those pools.

Last year, pools were closed due to COVID-19.

Lifeguards are being recruited for a variety of state park pools including Brown County State Park pool.

The DNR welcomes back lifeguards who worked before last year’s closures and seeks to train new lifeguards, a press release said. Lifeguard training includes virtual coursework followed by a water skills assessment test.

“Lifeguarding is a great way to spend a summer and find out what working at an Indiana State Park is like,” said Brandt Baughman, deputy director for operations for state parks. He began his career as a lifeguard at Spring Mill State Park.

Lifeguard jobs are open to applicants age 16 and older. For more information, contact the state park property nearest your location.