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Medina approves higher seasonal pay, rec‑center instructor pay band and outdoor pool rate increases
Summary
The finance committee approved expanded pay ranges for seasonal parks staff, a new higher pay band for rec‑center instructors, and increased outdoor pool daily and seasonal pass rates to reduce operating losses and improve recruitment.
The Medina finance committee approved a suite of parks and recreation changes intended to improve recruitment and reduce operating shortfalls. Parks staff presented a proposed expansion of the seasonal pay scale (amendment to section 3102) to move seasonal positions from 51a up through 51f, raising the 2026 starting wage to $13.76 with a top step at $17.56, funded from carryforward funds for 2026 recruiting needs.
Rec center staff also proposed creating an additional pay band for independent/contract instructors to pay $31.01–$39.59 per hour to attract qualified instructors; the committee approved the new classification and deleted an unused activity leader classification. For the outdoor municipal pool, staff proposed raising the daily individual rate from $8 to $10, increasing the individual season pass by $25 (to $150), and raising the family season pass by $50 (up to five members). Staff emphasized the pool has historically operated at a loss (2025 was the highest revenue year but still showed a $4,900 shortfall) and there is no residency requirement for pool use; the approved increases include promotional and reduced‑fee options (50% fee for participants in the national lunch program).
Council approved all three items in committee votes.
