Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 04 25

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes March 28, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Staffing Update Kathy Martin reported that the recruitment for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Director is underway. The consultant is in the process of reviewing the applications and will meet with the City Manager's Office to bring forward candidates. One RAB member is invited to join the interview process on April 25. Michele Van Pelt and Angie Layton volunteered to participate. Kathy will contact them with further information. Kathy reported that hiring staff has been difficult. A job fair on March 16 did not generate a lot of applications. A fully -benefited life guard position has been open for three months. The Rec Center needs Summer Day Camp counselors, tennis instructors, coaches for Peewee Soccer, referees, and umpires. Kathy already reduced the number of participants in Summer Day Camp, but still does not have enough counselors. Full-time staff may have to cover Summer Day Camp positions. Peewee Soccer may have to be canceled. The lifeguard situation is looking OK, although the rec center had to limit pool hours during spring break week. Kathy emphasized that the Rec Center could be facing a substantial loss of revenue, possibly $50,000, if popular programs have to be canceled or limited. David Dean reported that he only had two applicants for job positions. David Baril had plenty of applicants for after -school and weekend slots, but is having trouble finding workers to cover day shifts. The Golf Course will have a job fair on March 30, and everyone hopes for a good turnout. Ginger Cross has been promoting the job fairs and advertising job openings. HR is doing salary surveys and will consider bumping up salaries, although Louisville pay is already in the upper middle range. RAB members asked if programs can be shared or divided between our recreation center and other neighboring recreation centers. Kathy said that Louisville does coordinate with Lafayette, Erie, and Longmont, but everyone is having a hard time hiring staff. Gene Kutscher expressed appreciation that the Rec Center will begin sponsoring senior social drop -in tennis. Board Updates Our next meeting will be held in person at the rec center. Kathy reported that board meetings will be both in -person and online, in an effort to include residents who have been forced to temporarily relocate after the fire.