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Interim recreation director proposes converting part‑time post to full time, cites $8,000 YTD revenue
Summary
Interim Recreation Director Justin Peoples asked the council to convert an existing part‑time position to full time, add a late‑hours part‑time worker, and cited roughly $8,000 in revenue through March 13; council asked finance to review the personnel reallocation and for a revised budget justification.
Justin Peoples, interim director of the Hampton County Recreation Department, told the council he wants to convert a current part‑time position to full time, add an additional part‑time staffer for late hours and be considered for a director salary if the county reclassifies the post.
Peoples said the department generates program revenue from gymnastics, Zumba, youth leagues and facility rentals, and reported approximately $8,000 in receipts through March 13. He proposed funding the personnel change by shifting about $4,000 from contractual services and $5,000 from recreation program budgets to personnel and said tournaments and youth leagues provide additional revenue potential.
Council members questioned whether operations could be adjusted (hours or better scheduling) and asked for a formal job description and clearer salary request. Peoples suggested a director salary near $45,000 with the converted part‑time post paid at an intermediate rate; council cautioned that the county must balance service needs with limited general fund resources and asked finance to evaluate the requested changes.
Next steps: Recreation staff will prepare a revised personnel justification, job descriptions and updated variances so the administrator and finance team can consider adjustments before the May recommendation.
