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As the summer season swings into full gear, local pools are increasingly struggling to maintain adequate staffing. With the onset of vacation plans, graduations, and loaded schedules, seasonal employees are becoming a scarce resource. For example, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, which kicked off its Memorial Day weekend, had to close its water park, Laguna Splash, due to adverse weather and staffing issues. Similarly, Windber Recreation Park faced a closure over the holiday weekend.
Pool facilities are vigilantly monitoring both the weather and their staffing rosters. Matt Grohal, the Director of Windber Recreation Park, highlighted the staffing crunch by noting their history of borrowing lifeguards from neighboring pools during peak vacation times. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, even with a team of over 100 lifeguards, is experiencing similar challenges and aims to expand its workforce to about 130.
Amy Mearkle, Director of Marketing and Events at DelGrosso’s, emphasized the ongoing lifeguard hiring drive through May 31, ensuring ample time for training before full-fledged operations resume. As families gear up for summer break, the bustling schedules are making it increasingly difficult for teenagers to commit to summer jobs, adding another layer to the staffing dilemma.
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Local Pools Face Staffing Woes Amid Bustling Summer Activities
As the summer season swings into full gear, local pools are increasingly struggling to maintain adequate staffing. With the onset of vacation plans, graduations, and loaded schedules, seasonal employees are becoming a scarce resource. For example, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, which kicked off its Memorial Day weekend, had to close its water park, Laguna Splash, due to adverse weather and staffing issues. Similarly, Windber Recreation Park faced a closure over the holiday weekend.
Pool facilities are vigilantly monitoring both the weather and their staffing rosters. Matt Grohal, the Director of Windber Recreation Park, highlighted the staffing crunch by noting their history of borrowing lifeguards from neighboring pools during peak vacation times. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, even with a team of over 100 lifeguards, is experiencing similar challenges and aims to expand its workforce to about 130.
Amy Mearkle, Director of Marketing and Events at DelGrosso’s, emphasized the ongoing lifeguard hiring drive through May 31, ensuring ample time for training before full-fledged operations resume. As families gear up for summer break, the bustling schedules are making it increasingly difficult for teenagers to commit to summer jobs, adding another layer to the staffing dilemma.
For more details, visit the original article at [Source](Source&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHDNkZmRmY2E1NTExNmYwMDk6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AOvVaw19PFmuUU-TF2kiB9l941a5)