The City of Pella Community Services department is gearing up for a busy summer.

Community Services Director Jeanette Vaughan says there are openings for lifeguards, concessions and admissions this summer at the Pella outdoor Aquatic Center. She says they are holding Lifeguard Certification Training courses later this month.

“In the certification class, basically it’s a couple of skills they have to do: swim 100 meters, retrieve a ten-pound brick from the bottom of the pool, and tread water without the use of your hands for two minutes.”

Vaughan says participants will learn how to respond to aquatic emergencies.

The classes take place March 28, March 31, April 2, and April 4.