Category: Operations & Facilities
Three community recreation industry leaders share facility’s mask mandate and how they are educating their members on it. As states face rising coronavirus cases, many community rec facilities are facing a second round of shutdowns ...
Safety is an essential component of community rec operations, and it requires everyone involved being on the same page, including your risk management partner. “First and foremost, an organization should select a company that truly ...
It goes without saying COVID-19 has shaken everyone’s confidence. Community rec organizations are unsure if they’ll get shut down again or how long they’ll be able to outlast pandemic-induced financial struggles, while many members feel ...
Community rec centers are playing from behind. Despite the multitude of offerings organizations have put in place to keep the community engaged — virtual classes, socially distanced day camps and learning centers — generating membership ...
COVID-19 has exposed a simultaneous benefit for public health and financial disaster for our organizations — people do not need our facilities to engage in physical activity. By the time a vaccine reaches many citizens ...
Having the right equipment can be the key differentiator in making your programs successful and increasing the overall member experience. In order to make sure you are meeting your members’ equipment needs, you must have ...
The YMCA of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina, is still serving its members despite state mandates that prevent them from fully reopening. Through Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 51, the Y opened its facility with ...
The pandemic has brought about many changes, perhaps the most notable change being the ways we can’t interact with each other. 2020 was the year I stopped hugging. Most people in my circle are happy ...
Outdoor fitness areas have been popping up across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic and outdoor-only fitness regulations. However, the YMCA of San Diego County is no rookie when it comes to utilizing outdoor ...
For every community rec organization, there is a balance between fully delivering its mission and ensuring its financial viability. The classic money versus mission argument is having a moment, as keeping our doors open to ...
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