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City seeks lifeguards for summer pool program; council discusses certification reimbursement
Summary
City Administrator Steve told council Dell Rapids is short on lifeguard applications for the 2026 season and encouraged recruitment; council discussed certification reimbursement and travel for training, with staff noting past practice of seasonal reimbursement if lifeguards remain the full season.
City Administrator Steve told the council that staff are short on lifeguard applications for the upcoming pool season and encouraged community recruitment, particularly among young people.
Council members asked whether the city will require lifeguards to travel for certification and whether the city will pay for training or reimburse new guards who stay the full season. A council member summarized past practice: new lifeguards who obtain certification were reimbursed at the end of the season if they completed the season. One member suggested the city clarify reimbursement policy and whether it will pay for travel and temporary lodging required for certification. Staff said they would check past practice and report back.
