What does the YMCA of Greater Kansas City have in common with the Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LIV champions? Besides the fact they both reside in Kansas City, Missouri, both organizations know a thing ...
Flooring is one thing inside your facility utilized day in and day out. This is why it is important to stay on top of flooring maintenance and updates. An essential way to protect your floors ...
Offering a variety of aquatics activities at your recreation center can help retain and attract new members of all ages. Whether a member is looking for swimming lessons, a therapeutic program or more advanced activities ...
It’s no secret good physical health is directly tied to better mental wellness and job performance. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Regular physical activity can help keep your ...
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 ...
This month, we spoke with Paul Lurie, the COO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore, about creating a risk management culture. How can community rec centers best establish a culture that values risk management and ...
The Irving Family YMCA’s STEM Night Out program allows kids an opportunity to grow their knowledge of STEM. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, ...
Whether your aquatics facility is closed due to COVID-19, planning to open soon or operating under new regulations, it’s clear COVID-19 is impacting facilities nationwide. The keys to navigating the pandemic are flexibility to implement ...
Not a single recreation operator wants to open their pool cover next spring to unearth green, slimy, algae-filled water, or damage from freezing temperatures that result in costly repairs. What can help avoid these nasty ...
In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge with you. This issue, the conversation features Brian Steffen, the CEO of the Eugene Family YMCA. 1. How did ...