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Roseville aquatics staff outline programs, usage and staffing recovery
Summary
City aquatics staff described three pool facilities, program participation, revenue sources and recent staffing gains as they prepare for summer operations and Johnson Pool reopening.
City aquatics staff presented an overview of Roseville’s three aquatic facilities, major programs, staffing and recent facility upgrades during the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 5.
Jenna Evans and Kelly Luffel, recreation coordinators in aquatics, told commissioners the city operates three facilities: the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool (MSIP), open year-round with two pools and an outdoor spray ground; the Roseville Aquatics Complex (the RAC), built in 1995 and used for competitive events; and Johnson Pool in downtown Roseville, which opened in 1921 and is undergoing a complete remodel. Evans said the combined annual attendance across the three facilities is about 450,000 visitor entries.
Swim lessons are the largest program and a major revenue source; staff said lessons generate roughly 45% of swim-related revenue (about $630,000) and that the aquatics enterprise averages roughly $1.4 million in program revenue annually. Staff said they aim to pass 10,000 lesson participants in 2025 with all three pools open.
Staff discussed recruitment and retention of lifeguards and instructors: aquatics hires seasonally from local high schools and holds preview and training days; staff said they recruited 40 new lifeguards recently and reported that swim-lesson interest lists replace a prior wait-list system to notify about newly opened class slots. Staff said the department reimburses employees up to $250 for lifeguard training fees when they meet workload requirements.
On facilities, staff described Johnson Pool’s renovation features—including a zero-depth beach entry, a train-themed tot slide and a 14-foot twist slide planned for summer 2026—and a Union Pacific-funded train-themed mural. The Roseville Aquatics Complex will host a community birthday event July 12. Staff highlighted community safety outreach events (Water Safety Day May 31) and free water-safety presentations tied to lessons.
Commissioners thanked staff for safety programming and noted improvement in staffing and class availability; staff said they have largely recovered to full staffing levels for the summer and are able to offer more classes than during pandemic closures. The presentation was informational; no action was required.
