Jessica Derkis started her career earning $8 per hour ($16,640 annual salary) as the YMCAâs marketing manager. Over 10 years, sheâs changed employers five times to ultimately earn $72,000 per year at her most recent marketing position. This is approximately a 330% increase over a 10 year career. Derkisâ most recent transition resulted in a 50% increase to her salary.
A waterfall flows freely into Hamilton Pool, which is surrounded by a collapsed grotto. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. The pool is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71. Since the 1960s, Hamilton Pool has been a popular summer swimming spot for Austin visitors and residents.
Richmond Aquatic Center was constructed in 1996 near the Fraser River in Richmond, BC. The facilityâs 57 meter (187 feet) competitive pool has an 5.5 meter (18 foot) dive tank that is 3 meters (10 feet). below the water table.