Gary parks staff report lifeguard shortfall, training costs and certification process
Quality program manager Jesse Thomas told the Gary parks board the city is staffed with fewer lifeguards than desired — about 12 on duty versus an ideal target of 19 — and that lifeguard training costs listed in the claims report are American Red Cross certifications of $306 each.
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Jesse Thomas, quality program manager for the City of Gary, told the parks board on July 17 that the department is operating with fewer lifeguards than it considers ideal. Thomas said the department currently has about 12 lifeguards and that the staffing target for full coverage is 19.
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