Struggling Staffing Issue Plagues Vogelsang Family Bath
The Vogelsang pool in Solingen has become a symbol of the challenges faced by municipalities and pool industry staff across the country. Its repeated closures are indicative of a structural issue: a lack of skilled workers in the industry.
Without adequate staff, swimming must be cancelled, regardless of demand. This has been particularly detrimental for families and schoolchildren who rely on the pool for leisure activities. The core task of a public swimming pool, which is swimming for all, remains affected by the closures.
The pool's closure is a recurring issue, impacting families, schoolchildren, teenagers, and adults. However, it's important to note that rehabilitation courses, offers from Swim2Grow, and aqua fitness courses will continue as usual at the Vogelsang pool.
The health benefits associated with swimming can also be impacted by these closures. Local swimming pools are crucial for healthcare, benefiting the heart, circulation, joints, and psyche. Each closure of the pool diminishes the importance of this affordable family leisure activity.
Municipalities and pool industry staff are required to find solutions to address staff shortages. This could involve improving working conditions, offering more attractive wages, or increasing training places for specialist staff. The importance of addressing staff shortages in the industry to ensure reliable access to swimming for all cannot be overstated.
The pool's closures underscore the need for municipalities and operators to invest in solutions to attract and retain skilled workers in the industry. Swimming pools serve as a place of relaxation for adults and for many families, the swimming pool offers an affordable way to spend quality time together. In times when fewer children can swim safely, swimming pools are particularly important for communal public services.
The Vogelsang pool will be closed to the public from September 16 to September 19 due to staff shortages. The pool's closures continue to be detrimental to those for whom it is intended, and the issue of staff shortages in the pool industry remains a significant challenge that needs to be addressed.
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