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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

CITY OF HURST
110 GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES 0774 AQUATICS

MISSION STATEMENT

The Aquatics Division is responsible for providing excellent customer service and the safe
operation of the Central and Chisholm Aquatics Centers. This includes but is not limited to
hiring and training staff, planning and executing special events, producing a Learn-to-Swim
Program, and providing community members a safe space to swim and play.
DIVISION DESCRIPTION

Provide a safe facility for guests to swim, exercise, and have fun. Plan and coordinate a variety of
Aquatics special events. Provide a learn-to-swim program for various ages and skill levels. Recruit,
hire and train approximately 200 seasonal staff members. Provide adult fitness activities.
PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

✓ Developed modified operational hours and programs to adapt to decreased staffing levels
and still provide an opportunity for community members to enjoy the City’s Aquatics
facilities.
✓ Maintained a high safety standard leading to the Gold International Safety Award and
Golden Guard Award from Ellis and Associates.
✓ Continued to offer special events despite low staffing numbers, including Special Needs
Swim Time, Dive-in Movie, Season Pass Holder Swim Time, Doggie Dive-in Event, Play Safe
Drowning Prevention, and the City’s Employee Picnic.
✓ Provided a variety of Aquatics classes, including a robust Learn-to-Swim Program, Water
Aerobics Class, and Senior Walking Time.
✓ Increased marketing efforts to aid in staff engagement and retention.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

➢ Explore new opportunities to market to and recruit new staff members.
➢ Continue to evaluate scheduling options that meet the community’s needs.
➢ Revamp and improve water safety social media marketing campaign.
➢ Evaluate ways to incorporate water safety tips into public swim time.
➢ Look at partnering with sponsors/vendors who can provide an elevated experience to
current special events.
➢ Survey Aquatics Special Events created by other cities and look at how they
➢ Provide swim lessons for the community.

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