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On-Site Supervision
Often referred to as “pad nannies,” on-site supervisors can provide a wide range of important duties to the facility and its users. Skateboarders often will not care for the subtext that supervision is necessary, as it demonstrates that administration considers the skaters irresponsible children. Right or wrong, the presence of a pad nanny indicates to many skaters that administration wants to firmly control the activity within the facility. Whether or not this is the case, the pad nanny can help keep the park tidy, remind people to wear a helmet (if they’re required), mediate during periods of conflict, and be on the lookout for injuries or spills that may require medical attention.
The disposition of the pad nanny to young adults is critical for this program to succeed. No skater will observe the nanny’s request if they haven’t earned some degree of mutual respect. The on-site supervisor should be prepared for and comfortable with the language and actions of today’s teenager.
As with helmets and pads, the presence of supervision can increase the Parks Department’s liability while simultaneously dissuading some users from using the facility.
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