Operations & Facilities

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot...

International Water Safety Day, held annually on May 15, helps spread drowning awareness and water safety education. In Part 3 of a three-part series, aquatics...

International Water Safety Day, held annually on May 15, helps spread drowning awareness and water safety education. In Part 2 of a three-part series, aquatics...

With all the focus in youth programs going to the kids — and rightly so — an often-forgotten but important element of these programs is...

Collaboration is an essential component to community recreation. Existing in the nonprofit sector, YMCAs, JCCs and community rec centers rely heavily upon local partnerships to...

A lot can change through the years. Communities constantly change, and the neighborhoods of Louisville, Kentucky are no different. As the community’s needs have changed,...

When it comes to hiring and instructing lifeguards, most jobs require training and certifications prior to applying. These are often at the cost and responsibility...

Behind every great team is a great leader. Some leaders are born with the right drive and passion, while some learn over time to develop...

Instinctively, you know music plays an important role in helping set the atmosphere at your facilities. But there is also scientific proof of this affect....

Providing a consistent, high level of service to members and guests is at the core of every facility’s operations. The addition of new programming and...