Holiday Gift Ideas for Students and Staff

The holidays are the perfect time to show your students and staff just how much you care about them. It’s the season of giving, after all. So, why not share those warm and fuzzy feelings with those people who help your business thrive? We know you’re busy. That’s why we’ve put together a list of […]

Your complete guide to staff training and retention in 2021

One of the most common challenges we’ve heard about 2021 for gym, swim school, and dance studio owners is staffing. From finding good quality staff to onboarding new staff and then retaining them long-term, staffing remains a challenge that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Enter 3rd Level Consulting, one of the many […]

How to get the most out of online conferences

It’s no surprise that virtual events have been on the rise this past year. It’s also no surprise that some folks are a little anxious about joining a digital conference for fear of not getting what they want out of the experience. So how do you maximize both? Read on for tips on how to […]

Delegating Tasks Effectively at Your Youth Activity Center

When your business first opened, it made sense to wear all the hats. You made managing staff schedules, marketing, reporting, student communication, and bookkeeping look so easy when in reality, your list of responsibilities was overwhelming. That was until you started delegating effectively.  Using the power of other people’s help can have a huge impact […]

Why Your Staff Should Attend BOOST 2020

The BOOST 2020 Virtual Conference is the place to be December 7th and 8th. With access available from anywhere in the world, it’s guaranteed to be the coziest, most comfortable conference this year. In all seriousness, the BOOST conference isn’t a conference just for Jackrabbit fans and clients. It’s the conference of the year for […]

Getting Started with Jackrabbit Class: 5 Basic Steps

Choosing the right class management software to help you run your youth activity center can be challenging. It’s a process that takes time and energy. And let’s face it, we’re all running a little low on both these days. At Jackrabbit, we believe that when you’ve found the perfect class management solution for your swim […]

Creating gender inclusive policies at your youth activity center

For centuries, dance has traditionally recognized just two genders: male and female. This comes as no surprise, as audiences have seen examples of these roles in genres such as traditional ballet and partner dance.  Over the years, our society has been making strides to become more inclusive of people who identify themselves anywhere along the […]

3 Ways to Manage Costs for your Youth Activity Center

As the owner of a swim school, dance studio, gym, or other youth activity center, keeping costs down and revenue up is the key to your success. There are certain expenses that are necessary to keep your business thriving but the idea is to monitor all expenses closely so you can make adjustments as needed. […]

Jackrabbit Class debuts on-demand, online training for new staff

I have a lot of time to spend training a new employee…said no one ever! Hiring new staff is part of owning a business or being a manager. But it is always a challenge to figure out the best way to get them ‘up to speed’ quickly and efficiently. Nine times out of ten, you […]

How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry

Thought leadership isn’t something that you should be building only after your company has grown up. The way to become a thought leader in your industry is all about laying a foundation for future relationships that marketing, sales, investor relations and many other company teams will leverage. What is thought leadership? Expertise – Know your […]