Kyle City Council will discuss and possibly vote on a pay increase for seasonal pool staff at an upcoming meeting June 21. This follows the June 7 meeting where Parks and Recreation Director Mariana Espinoza announced that James Adkins Pool, located at 1100 W. Center St., Kyle, will only be open Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5:30 p.m. for public open swim starting June 24.



The pool will be utilized every day for other activities, but public swim will only be on those two specified days as there have been ongoing staffing shortages. The city usually offers swimming lessons, but those have been halted as a result of the shortage, according to the city website.

For now, the human resources department has approved a $250 sign-on bonus for all applicants and raised the starting rate up to $15 an hour, Espinoza said at the meeting. However, it is still actively recruiting to fill remaining positions.

The city of Kyle is just one of many cities across Texas facing lifeguard and pool staff shortages, affecting hours of operation and openings, all together.

Possible action may follow discussion at the upcoming meeting June 21 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle.