Tag: leadership
On February 14, the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of San Diego County, officially named Anna Arancibia as its new executive director, concluding a nationwide search that began in July. When ...
YMCAs, JCCs and community rec centers are unique. They’re nonprofit entities, but they have to keep the lights on. This puts community rec professionals in a difficult position of finding the balance between prioritizing initiatives ...
As 2019 comes to a close, this is the perfect time to look back. Five fantastic organizations were featured on the cover of Community Rec Magazine in the brand’s inaugural year, and each one is ...
In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge with you. This issue, the conversation features Matt Whitehead, the CEO of the Decatur Family YMCA. 1. How did ...
An organization is only as strong as its team. And because a dysfunctional team can severely harm a community rec center’s ability to deliver the best service to its members, staff bonding initiatives are essential. ...
The executive leadership in an organization should exemplify the culture and mission they expect to see their coworkers represent. It’s not always easy finding the right leaders, but once the necessary steps are taken, the ...
While I was at the 2019 General Assembly of YMCAs, I had the pleasure of getting insights from several community rec professionals on the future of the industry and keys to success moving forward. One ...
Last week, YMCA professionals from all over the country gathered in Anaheim, California for the 2019 General Assembly of YMCAs. Between educational sessions and seminars, vendors with the latest products and services, and an abundance ...
Continuing to sharpen your leadership skills is a useful tool for any community recreation professional. To add to your bag of skills, and possibly your beach bag this summer, consider these leadership book recommendations from ...
Our July/August issue cover features the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and its president and CEO, Todd Rockoff. During our interview, Rockoff shared the organization’s continued success is driven largely by smart decision-making practices. When making ...
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