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City plans year‑round pool programming; officials flag lifeguard shortage and recruitment push
Summary
Parks officials said pool heaters are installed and the city aims to run year‑round aquatics programming, but persistent lifeguard shortages limit how many facilities can open. Staff outlined recruitment, training and higher pay ranges and highlighted community CPR and water‑safety instructor training.
Parks staff told the commission that heaters are installed and operating and that the city intends to keep at least one pool open year‑round to expand swim instruction, junior lifeguard programs and water‑safety training.
"The pool is gonna be open year round," staff said, and added that heaters are "up" and running, enabling winter lessons and additional programming. Staff reported a strong uptake this summer—more…
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