What does the YMCA of Greater Kansas City have in common with the Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LIV champions? Besides the fact they both reside in Kansas City, Missouri, both organizations know a thing ...
It’s no secret good physical health is directly tied to better mental wellness and job performance. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Regular physical activity can help keep your ...
This month, we spoke with Paul Lurie, the COO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore, about creating a risk management culture. How can community rec centers best establish a culture that values risk management and ...
In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge with you. This issue, the conversation features Brian Steffen, the CEO of the Eugene Family YMCA. 1. How did ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on community rec organizations across the country. In this “Tough Calls” series, industry experts share how their organizations are battling through financial adversity, problem-solving and making difficult decisions ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on community rec organizations across the country. In this “Tough Calls” series, industry experts share how their organizations are battling through financial adversity, problem-solving and making difficult decisions ...
Esports is growing in popularity among children, teenagers and college students, and is a trend community rec centers should be capitalizing on to further engage its younger members and help them build community. To take ...
Among the many operational changes community rec centers have had to undergo recently has been making fitness classes compliant to safety and social distancing guidelines. Faced with this same challenge, the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA, ...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many new social distancing guidelines and capacity limits have been brought to the forefront of every community rec center’s operations. Therefore, with equipment spaced apart and everyone staying ...