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Recreation staff seek part‑time coordinator; room‑tax dollars proposed to fund position
Summary
Recreation staff proposed a part‑time recreation coordinator to provide year‑round office coverage and event coordination, asking for up to $13,300 from room‑tax allocations to cover the position and to reduce reliance on seasonal interns.
Reese, representing the Recreation Department, presented the initial 2027 recreation and community enrichment budget and asked the committee to approve a part‑time recreation coordinator position to provide year‑round coverage and operational support. Reese said the department has three full‑time staff, about 89 part‑time employees, and that shifting some seasonal/temporary funds into a part‑time coordinator would provide continuity and reduce repetitive intern training cycles.
Reese said roughly $13,300 of room‑tax revenue would be needed at the high end to cover the new position and that the recreation fund (Fund 230) aims to be self‑sustaining. The department is also pursuing a facility‑use agreement with the school district to stabilize gym access and discussed sponsorships (for example, a recent fireworks sponsorship) and volunteer group weekends at the athletic complex. Reese emphasized spacing of events and maintaining staff bandwidth as participation patterns evolve.
Board members asked about comparisons to last year and about continuing to use interns; Reese said internships remain valued but timing and turnover make a year‑round part‑time coordinator more effective to support programming and events.
