Recreation Division Seasonal Staffing Update Related to Positions with Approved Recent Wage AdjustmentCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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May 16, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Recreation Division Seasonal Staffing Update Related to Positions with
Approved Recent Wage Adjustment
SUMMARY: Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is providing an update on the
seasonal staffing numbers for the Recreation Division related to
positions with approved wage adjustment.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Recreation Division Seasonal Staffing Update Related
to Positions with Approved Recent Wage Adjustment-
MVM Memo
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City Manager Memo
Staff memo Staff Memo
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Division Seasonal Staffing Update Related to Positions with
Approved Recent Wage Adjustment
DATE: May 11, 2022
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is providing an update on the seasonal staffing
numbers for the Recreation Division related to positions with approved wage
adjustment.
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
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SUBJECT: Recreation Division Seasonal Staffing Update Related to Positions with
Approved Recent Wage Adjustment
DATE: May 10, 2022
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update on the seasonal staffing
numbers for the Recreation Division related to positions with approved wage
adjustment.
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At the May 2, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council approved wage increases for the
lifeguards, pool managers and playground/afterschool staff. The purpose of this wage
increase is to potentially attract additional staff for the 2022 summer season as well as
provide incentive for this season's staff to return in 2023.
At the time of the memo to Council dated the morning of April 28, 2022, the Recreation
Division was at 53% of the staffing levels needed to offer the full complement of
services this summer. The majority of this low percentage was due to the lack of
staffing in both pools and playgrounds. These low staffing levels have resulted in the
initial reduction to services with the plan to open 1 pool until staffing levels are sufficient
to open June 3, 2022 as well as a reduction in playground sites.
Since the May 2, 2022 Council meeting, Recreation Division staff have been working
with the Human Resources Department staff to update current wages for the After
School staff as well as offer letters to notify new lifeguard and playground staff of the
wage increase. Staff has also worked directly with the Public Information Office to
inform the community of these wage increases through press releases, social media
posts and paid advertising.
April 28, 2022, there were 24 applicants in the process with a need for 30-35 lifeguards
needed to effectively operate Flora Pool. There are currently 26 lifeguard applicants
hired to work this summer. There are an additional three (3) applicants in the interview
process now. Since the Council approved the wage increase on May 2, 2022, there
have been an additional 8 applications received for lifeguard positions to date. All 8
applicants have been contacted for interviews as well as provided additional information
about the training and responsibilities. To date, staff has only heard back from 2 of the
8 applicants which are included in the above 3 pending for interviews.
There has been a proportionately higher increase in the recruitment of playground staff.
Applications have increased from 20 on April 28., 2022 to 37 to date. Of these 37
applicants, 18 are currently in the onboarding process. This is up from 12 since the last
report. If this trend continues, it is very possible that this service may meet or exceed
the needed staffing amount of 24 by the start of the program in June.
In addition to the continued recruitment for this summer staff will be working directly with
the JULE to market the swim shuttle and make sure that the community clearly knows
their transportation options if Sutton Pool remains closed.
Staff has also begun the process to develop a recruitment plan for next summer. This
will include continued conversations with local partners like the School District, new
marketing strategies and retention efforts.
ACTION REQUESTED
The memo is for information purposed only.
Memo prepared by: Dan Kroger, Recreation Division Manager
Cc: Kecia Dougherty, Strategic Workforce Equity Coordinator
Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer
Ryan Knuckey, Director of Transportation Services