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Council hears lifeguard shortage plan; grant-funded development program graduates 10 youth with three testing
Summary
Council was briefed that a grant-funded lifeguard development program produced 10 graduates and three test-takers; staff said lifeguard pay was increased two years ago and will provide exact pay and seasonal staffing numbers in writing.
Council members asked why lifeguard recruitment has been difficult and heard that a recent grant allowed the city to run a lifeguard development program to prepare staff for the summer season.
Recreation staff said the program resulted in 10 youth graduates and three additional participants taking certification tests. Staff said lifeguard pay was increased two years ago and that they would provide the council with exact pay rates and seasonal staffing numbers in writing. Council members asked for the number of seasonal lifeguards by period and urged consideration of higher pay to address recruitment difficulties.
Council and staff discussed pool operations, noting indoor pools operate year-round while outdoor sites require additional hires for summer openings. The committee approved related grant agreements and appropriations that support lifeguard recruitment and programming.
