Category: Operations & Facilities
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 ...
On July 23, Community Rec Magazine presented a new virtual roundtable that discusses strategies to help your facility thrive — not just survive — during the COVID-19 crisis. The panelists were Chris Tointon, the president ...
Coronavirus cases have been on the rise in the U.S. since mid-June, and as a result, some states have already forced fitness facilities — including community rec centers — to shut their doors again. Whether ...
Writing articles during the pandemic has been challenging. While it is no comparison to those on the front lines, or that comparing challenges across any job platform is even viable right now, I experienced a ...
The coronavirus pandemic has been an ongoing challenge for the community recreation industry and continues to create obstacles for YMCAs, JCCs and rec centers across the country. On June 29, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced ...
Encouraging professional development among your staff can happen in many ways. Most often this is through continuing education opportunities, such as workshops and cross-training. But not to be overlooked is simply making your staff feel ...
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