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Parks staff report seasonal hiring push, senior advisory committee and new website; upcoming presentations scheduled
Summary
Parks staff announced seasonal job openings (including lifeguards), formation of a senior programs advisory committee and a new registration website, and scheduled presentations from PlayWell and a Hal Brown renaming request.
Parks & Recreation staff provided multiple program updates including job postings, outreach plans and events.
Lindsay said the department posted seasonal positions (notably lifeguards) and asked commissioners to share openings with their networks; staff offered assistance to applicants who need certification guidance. The department clarified that park rangers are similar to skilled laborers but receive security training and KBD —something, say something— training and typically patrol trails and parks during evening hours.
Staff announced a new senior programs advisory committee aimed at soliciting ideas from residents age 55 and older for trips, events and informational sessions; Chris (recreation leader) will lead outreach to senior groups and local partners. Rising Stars (youth tournament) will continue with a modified food-ticket model (attendees can purchase a food voucher at the door rather than an all-day admission) to address feedback that some visitors only wanted to watch games.
The department launched a new registration website (referred to as the rec desk) to centralize facility rentals, calendars and league roster information; the commission was encouraged to review the new site.
Lindsay said PlayWell (a Health and Wellness program) has requested to visit the commission and staff proposed scheduling the presentation for May. The commission also discussed a forthcoming applicant (Cobram) and an application to rename a facility in honor of Hal Brown; that presentation was scheduled for the April meeting and staff requested supporting documents to accompany the presenter for any formal recommendation to the mayor.
Staff announced a new commission member, Allison Reagan, a local coach who will start next month; commissioners thanked departing member Andrea. Other operational items mentioned included ongoing adult leagues, spring-break camp registration opening March 10 and some HVAC/ADA restroom repairs and radiator issues at specific facilities.
No formal votes were taken on the program updates beyond scheduling future agendas and follow-ups; staff asked commissioners to help promote job postings and recruit participants for the senior advisory committee.
