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Parks & Recreation staff describe lifeguard recruitment, youth programs and sponsorships

Santa Ana Youth Commission · November 18, 2025
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Deputy Director Tim Pagano outlined plans for lifeguard recruitment, an emerging lifeguard leader program, participation figures for youth sports, field-permit volume and new sponsorships (VinFast $10,000; Tuscany Espresso $48,000 in-kind). Pagano said Memorial Park Aquatic Center is expected to open in September 2026.

Deputy Director Tim Pagano gave an oral Parks & Recreation report to the Youth Commission on Nov. 17 that covered recruitment, programming metrics, sponsorships and upcoming facilities.

Pagano said recruitment for new lifeguards begins in December and the department will resume the free "emerging lifeguard leader" program in February to train residents who may not have prior competitive swim experience. "The emerging lifeguard leader program is... an opportunity for those…

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