Lifeguard Celia Ray, of Butler, watches over swimmers at Alameda Waterpark in 2021. Pool hours had to be limited because of a lack of lifeguards. County commissioners approved a pay boost for lifeguards hoping to improve staffing. Butler Eagle File Photo

Lifeguards at the Alameda Waterpark are going to see a pay boost as the county parks director seeks to solve a staffing shortage.

All lifeguards for the county are set to make $12.50 per hour this upcoming summer, with lead lifeguards making $14 per hour, after the Butler County Salary Board on Wednesday approved raises for both classes of water workers.

Prior to the change, all lifeguards started at $10 an hour.

“We’re back to the same challenge this year as last year,” said Leslie Osche, county commissioners chairwoman.

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