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Select Board approves lifeguard pay increases to boost summer staffing; costs to be covered by recreation revolving fund
Summary
The board approved higher lifeguard and waterfront pay (lifeguard $19/hr; instructor $21/hr; head lifeguard $23/hr; waterfront director $27/hr) to improve recruitment and restore full beach hours; staff said the increases will be covered by recreation revolving‑fund revenues and adjusted pass fees if needed.
The Select Board approved increases to lifeguard and waterfront pay rates to improve summer beach staffing. Recreation and HR staff proposed raising the base lifeguard rate to $19 per hour, swim‑instructor lifeguards to $21 per hour, head lifeguards to $23 per hour and keeping the waterfront director at $27 per hour (the director rate aligns with comparable state pay for supervisory roles).
Staff said the positions are funded through the recreation revolving fund (beach pass revenues), not the general tax levy, and noted the proposed increases are designed to make the town competitive with neighboring communities and the state DCR pay scale. The board discussed authorized position counts and flexibility for part‑time high‑school/college‑age employees, and staff said historically many seasonal employees do not work full 40‑hour weeks.
A Select Board member moved to amend the pay rates as presented; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Recreation staff said they will begin recruitment with the amended rates and return to the board if additional schedule or staffing adjustments are needed.
No additional appropriation from taxes was requested; increased personnel costs will be managed through the revolving fund and adjusted pass fees if necessary.
