Tag: staff
Before we start, here’s a riddle for you: what disappears as soon as you say its name? (Check number five for the answer). In community rec centers, we are all challenged to think of new ...
After the clock strikes midnight and millions of people swear up and down they’re going to finally get in shape, your facility is going to be packed with newcomers. This means adjusting class schedules, fielding ...
The YMCA of Delaware’s longtime fitness director, Marty White, had his eye on Myzone for quite some time. He researched wearables, one of the hottest fitness trends in 2019, as well as most of the ...
A key ingredient to success for any fitness facility is member retention — in fact, this may be the most important factor. No matter what other operational decisions you may make, your success will always ...
No matter how we try, we can’t please everyone — every facility has gotten at least one negative comment at some point, online or in person. “Negative feedback is a given — no organization or ...
Offering personal training at your facility provides more programming options for your members and revenue for your facility. Below, we’ll explore some of the best practices for maximizing your personal training offerings from experts in ...
The other day, while visiting Columbus for a wedding, I stayed at a Marriott-Renaissance hotel. I was immediately greeted by the staff, thanked for my enrollment in their Bonvoy card, and offered a bottled water ...
During summer, community rec center pools see their highest volume of visitors, putting pool risk management to the test. The most common visitors are children, who can be a constant risk if not watched properly. ...
With all the focus in youth programs going to the kids — and rightly so — an often-forgotten but important element of these programs is parent engagement. Building rapport between your staff and the parents ...
Before being hired as a lifeguard or swim instructor, most jobs require training and certifications prior to applying. These are often at the cost and responsibility of the potential hire, but not at the Peninsula ...
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