Programming

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...

In the field of community recreation, children are offered a multitude of sports. To encourage youth participation, it’s important to offer the most popular programs...

International Water Safety Day, held annually on May 15, helps spread drowning awareness and water safety education. In Part 1 of a three-part series, aquatics...

Specialized classes are a great way to support and empower the moms in your community, especially for Mother’s Day. The Tom A. Finch Community YMCA,...

In addition to signing a waiver prior to participating in group exercise classes at your facility, members need to be kept safe through the constant...

Exercise enthusiasts coming to your fitness facility no longer seek to blend-in to the back of a large group exercise class in one multi-purpose room....

As a fitness director, there are multiple ways to ensure you are offering the right cycling programs for your members, including monitoring participation numbers or...

When scheduling fitness classes at your community rec center, it’s important to focus on time slots and facility space. However, it’s also easy to overlook...

Aquatics programming, when executed properly, is a big boost to youth participation in community recreation, since most kids love being in water and it facilitates...

While ADA compliance might be a mandate for your facility, to truly serve your whole community, you should count accessible aquatic programming among your best...