Top Tips to Monitor Student Growth and Performance
One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the youth activity industry is knowing that you’re making a difference in your students’ lives and helping them grow and develop. Whether you’re teaching gymnastics, swimming, cheer or beyond, monitoring a student’s progress is essential for ensuring that they are learning, growing and on track to […]
Professional Development Tips for Music Teachers
When you think about the makings of a great music teacher, what qualities come to mind? You may picture a colleague or former mentor who went above and beyond and left a lasting impression on you, but what exactly sets them apart? Aside from loving music itself, the best music teachers possess many traits that […]
How to Keep Young Gymnasts Engaged During Summer Camp
With the summer months fast approaching, you are probably deep in thought about summer camp season at your gymnastics gym. These camps are revenue boosters in the months when school is out and are a great opportunity to get the word out in your community about your gym. Making sure the summer camp attendees have […]
Clocking In or Missing Out? Debunking Time Clock Myths with Jackrabbit Class and Sean Dever
If you’ve been a Jackrabbit client for some time or you’re just a fan of Jackrabbit’s webinar content, you may be familiar with Express Payroll CEO and co-founder, Sean Dever. Sean Dever is well-known in the gymnastics, cheer, swim, and dance industries not only for his knowledge of employee payroll laws and expenses but also […]
Spooky Activities to Plan for Your Music Students
It’s the time of year once again when the season begins to change its tune from the hot, dry Summer to the cool, crisp feeling of Fall! It’s the time when the spirit of Halloween takes hold, and with it comes the scary movies, candy and spooky activities we all know and love. As everyone […]
13 Tips for Working With Children with Special Needs and Disabilities
You may already have steps in place to ensure that your programs are inclusive of varying skill levels, but what about children with special needs or disabilities? These students are just as excited to be a part of your program but may require some additional support and understanding to make sure they feel welcome and […]
How to Make Your Swim Classes Inclusive for All Ability Levels
Swim instructors have unique jobs and are tasked with teaching both life-saving skills and a hobby that many people enjoy throughout childhood into adulthood. With varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities, inclusion in the pool is an important part of teaching swimming. By providing an inclusive experience, you are more likely to provide positive experiences for […]
4 Ways to Welcome New Students Into Classes
Does your youth activity center offer year-round student registration, where students can enroll in swim, gymnastics or dance classes anytime throughout the year? If you do, you know it’s a great way to ensure you’re not limiting your revenue potential. You also know that means your instructors need to be professionals at welcoming new students […]
How to build your swimmers confidence
Ask most parents who have put their child in swim lessons and they will tell you that one of the biggest hurdles is helping their child gain confidence in and around water. Whether a child is a first-timer or has experience in the water, it can be difficult to get them back on track after […]
How to motivate cheer athletes
To perform well and succeed in their sport, athletes need to stay focused throughout the season and be all in for every practice. Cheer athletes are no different. After school and in-between their social and home lives, cheer athletes work hard to perfect their routines. It can be both physically and mentally demanding. Whether you […]
