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Park staff seek new swim coach; pool access requested for regional rescue training
Summary
After Columbia City’s swim coach notified staff she will not return, park staff said they will convene a swim-committee meeting to recruit a replacement; they also discussed a request from a Churubusco firefighter for deep-end pool time to conduct boat- and water-rescue certification for northern-Indiana rescuers.
Park staff told the Columbia City Park Board on Feb. 24 that Megan DeVito has notified the department she will not continue as swim coach this season. Staff said DeVito will assist with league information and initial meetings but cannot serve as lead coach for the season, and staff asked the board and the community to help identify candidates.
Staff said they plan to convene a swim-committee meeting within days to inventory needs and accelerate recruitment so the summer program can be staffed. The board discussed creating a committee meeting as soon as possible to allow candidates and volunteers to prepare for the season.
Separately, staff described a request from Sage Shively — a member of the Churubusco area fire department — for pool time to run boat-rescue and open-water training that requires the deep end. Staff said the trainer would bring inflatable kayaks and plastic paddles and that the exercises should not damage pool surfaces. Shively is certified to provide rescue training for a broader northern‑Indiana region and has requested a four‑hour Saturday block; staff noted the timing could conflict with swim‑team invitationals or practices and said they will coordinate schedules if a replacement coach can adjust Saturday access.
Ending: Staff will convene a swim-committee meeting to begin recruiting a lead coach and will coordinate with the requester to find pool times that meet public‑safety training needs without unduly disrupting swim‑team activities.
