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Clearfield recreation officials say youth soccer program has nearly doubled, straining staff and fields
Summary
Recreation Manager Kristine Conley told the commission that youth soccer participation has nearly doubled and now serves almost 800 children, creating scheduling and staffing challenges as the department balances fields, rentals and upcoming summer events.
Recreation Manager Kristine Conley reported a surge in participation across Clearfield’s recreation programs, with youth soccer "nearly doubled" from recent seasons and the program now serving almost 800 children.
Conley said spring sports are operating at full capacity and summer registrations are strong, requiring staff to cover multiple roles because of recent family leaves and temporary absences. She described a recent division-wide staffing revamp that allows full-time employees to support both recreation and arts programming to help offset shortages.
Staff are working to balance heavy field use between organized programs, rentals and maintenance; Conley noted fields are consistently full and that managers are coordinating schedules to reduce conflicts. She also previewed upcoming offerings, including a July 2 concert, a June 27 movie night and a July 4 race, and said the division plans a fall flag football program starting with the youngest age groups.
The commission did not take formal action on program growth but expressed appreciation for staff adaptability and the hiring of personnel with landscaping and arborist experience to help with field upkeep. Follow-up items include ongoing recruitment for key recreation positions and operational adjustments to manage field demand.
