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Low applications for summer counselors prompt pay discussion
Summary
Supervisors heard that the recreation program has only three counselor applicants (seven needed) and discussed raising hourly wages to attract more candidates; manager and supervisors reviewed current pay bands for director, assistant, and counselors.
Supervisor (speaker 1) reported that the recreation program has received only three counselor applications so far and that the program requires at least seven counselors to operate. He asked board members and the community to help recruit applicants.
Manager (speaker 2) suggested increasing pay to attract more candidates, proposing $16 per hour as a starting point for discussion. The manager and others reviewed current pay levels mentioned in the record: director pay referenced at about $20.25 per hour, assistant pay in the mid-teens, returning counselors at $13.50 and new counselors at about $14.00 in the transcript.
Board members emphasized outreach to the school district and community to encourage applications. The board did not finalize a pay increase during this meeting but discussed options and asked staff to continue recruitment and outreach efforts.
Next steps: staff to continue advertising openings with the school district and community outlets; the board will revisit compensation or hiring strategy if application levels remain insufficient.
