Date of release: May 17, 2021
Paducah Parks & Recreation is delaying the opening of the Noble Park Pool. The pool was scheduled to open June 5. However, not unlike other businesses and industries, the Parks & Recreation Department is experiencing a staffing shortage. At this time, the opening of the Noble Park Pool is delayed until June 19.
To fully staff and operate the Noble Park Pool, the Parks & Recreation Department requires a minimum of 11 pool attendants and 15 lifeguards. Currently, the Department has fewer than half of the required staff members moving through the hiring process.
Parks & Recreation Department Director Amie Clark said, “Working at the Noble Park Pool is a fun, summertime working experience. I encourage those interested in being a pool attendant or lifeguard to apply. If we don’t receive more applications before this Friday, we may have to further delay the opening of the pool until July.”
Another problem facing the Noble Park Pool is the widespread shortage of chlorine, a critical chemical component for the pool’s operation.
To apply for a pool attendant, lifeguard, or recreation leader position, visit Human Resources.
SUMMER CAMPS
The schedule for summer camps is not affected. The Department has adequate staffing for the camps to begin June 14. The camps will be held in four Monday through Thursday sessions. Lunch is provided through the Federal Food Program. Three camps will be offered based on a child’s age or graduated grade. Each camp week is themed with age-appropriate activities including games, arts and crafts, projects, and sports.
Ages 4 & 5 years. Limited capacity of 10 campers per week. Camp meets at the Arts & Crafts Building in Noble Park, Monday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm. $40/week.
Kindergarten-2nd grades. Limited capacity of 20 campers per week. Camp meets at Shelter 16 in Noble Park, Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. $40/week.
3rd – 5th grades. Limited capacity of 20 campers per week. Camp meets at Shelter 19 in Noble Park, Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. $40/week
SPRAYGROUNDS
The Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park Sprayground and Robert Coleman Sprayground are open daily from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Register for summer camps and more online at Registration, by phone at 270-444-8508, or in-person at the Paducah Parks & Recreation office located at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payment must be made at the time of registration.
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