• Subscribe
  • E-Newsletter
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
  • Login
Community Rec
  • Topics
    • Community
    • Facility Development
    • Programming
    • Operations
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
    • Subscribe
    • E-Newsletter
    • Media Kit
    • Contact Us
  • On-Demand
  • Continuing Education
    • Community Rec Leadership Summit
    • Webinars
    • Pickleball Innovators
  • Supplier Insights
    • Brand Voice
    • Supplier News
    • Supplier Voice
    • Case Studies
  • Podcast
  • Buyer’s Guide
No Result
View All Result
  • Topics
    • Community
    • Facility Development
    • Programming
    • Operations
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
    • Subscribe
    • E-Newsletter
    • Media Kit
    • Contact Us
  • On-Demand
  • Continuing Education
    • Community Rec Leadership Summit
    • Webinars
    • Pickleball Innovators
  • Supplier Insights
    • Brand Voice
    • Supplier News
    • Supplier Voice
    • Case Studies
  • Podcast
  • Buyer’s Guide
No Result
View All Result
Community Rec
No Result
View All Result
Home Operations & Facilities

Bolstering the Ranks: How to Prep for an Increase in Usage

Brittany Howard by Brittany Howard
August 1, 2019
in Operations & Facilities
0
Barshop Jewish Community Center
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

During the summer, your facility will see an increase in usage as kids are out of school and families are taking advantage of aquatics amenities to stay cool. For everyone’s safety, it’s important to evaluate your staff’s availability and reinforce risk management precautions to account for this influx of members.

“We generally see about a 20 to 25% increase in general usage, in addition to approximately 500-plus youth who participate in our summer camp and swim programs,” said Lauren Ross, the vice president and COO at the Barshop Jewish Community Center.

Most community rec centers offer summer camps and see an increased interest in aquatics programming during the summer, whether it be swim lessons, competitive swim leagues or pure recreational use. You may be faced with the decision to hire additional part-time staff members, or increase the hours of current staff.

Because of their summer programming, Ross elaborated the need for hiring additional staff. “We would not be able to effectively manage and implement our summer programs and services without hiring additional summer seasonal staff,” she said.

By making the decision to hire seasonal staff, Ross is able to ensure staff members are well taken care of, and are able to promote safety and an enjoyable summer experience for members.

While summer programs are a hit at the Barshop J, Ross finds the increased summer usage does not affect much of the fitness class scheduling. “Our general Group X fitness class schedule remains moderately consistent throughout the year,” she said.

Having a consistent Group X schedule during the summer is beneficial in delivering a consistently great experience to an increased number of members participating in summer programming. In addition to making sure facilities are clean, safe and operational, Ross suggests finding a balance. “It is important to manage the balance between needs and wants when it comes to accommodating members and participants,” she said. “Evaluate what is realistic, achievable and manageable.”

Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, news and more.

Tags: aquatics programmingcommunitycommunity engagementCommunity healthCommunity Reccommunity recreationfeaturedfitnessfitness classesJCCwellnessyouth programming
Previous Post

You’re Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot

Next Post

Matrix Launches MX4 Active to Bring Group Training to a New Demographic

Brittany Howard

Brittany Howard

Brittany is the editor of Community Rec Magazine. Reach her at brittany@peakemedia.com.

Related Posts

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Leadership

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Names Adam Alonso as Next President and CEO

June 10, 2025
Diversifying Funding
Operations & Facilities

Episode 18: Diversifying Funding With Peter DeGregorio

April 7, 2025
Click to cancel
Column

Navigating the FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule: What Community Recreation Centers Need to Know

March 19, 2025
Community Rec Leadership Summit
Leadership

Takeaways From the 2025 Community Rec Leadership Summit

March 17, 2025
team culture
Column

Building Team Culture: Four Key Strategies

March 12, 2025
Kokomo Family YMCA
Operations & Facilities

Kokomo Family YMCA Capitalizes on Recovery Trend With New Sauna

March 10, 2025
Next Post
MX4 Active

Matrix Launches MX4 Active to Bring Group Training to a New Demographic

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Exposure Guide + Media Kit

May/June 2025 Issue

Get Updates in your inbox

Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, news and more.

Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Contact us at info@communityrecmag.com

  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • E-Newsletter
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us

The Current Issue

The Latest from CO

  • Jason Kunzman on Navigating Societal Divides
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Names Adam Alonso as Next President and CEO
  • Daxko Announces Integration With GoFundMe Pro to Empower Smarter Fundraising for Nonprofits
  • Food Education Program Promotes Healthy Lifestyles at Central Lincoln County YMCA

© 2025 Community Rec Magazine. Published by Peake Media.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Topics
    • Community
    • Facility Development
    • Programming
    • Operations
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Past Issues
    • Subscribe
    • E-Newsletter
    • Media Kit
    • Contact Us
  • On-Demand
  • Continuing Education
    • Community Rec Leadership Summit
    • Webinars
    • Pickleball Innovators
  • Supplier Insights
    • Brand Voice
    • Supplier News
    • Supplier Voice
    • Case Studies
  • Podcast
  • Buyer’s Guide

© 2025 Community Rec Magazine. Published by Peake Media.