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
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
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
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
Anywhere there’s water, there’s a risk. Water is fun, and it can even be beautiful, but it can also be dangerous – especially for kids. With summer coming to an end and school beginning, it’s important to continue the conversation surrounding water safety with kids year-round. So if you’re looking
Most people are surprised by how hard it can be to become a successful coach. If you find yourself in a similar spot, know that you’re not alone. After all, many young coaches grew up playing the sport they are now coaching. In some cases, you may have even excelled
Welcome all humans! Here at Jackrabbit we’ve always thought of each other and our clients as a family. I’m sure you can relate. Children spend the majority of their time attending school, participating in after school activities, and at home – which makes your youth activity center, and you, an
Whether you run a remote learning program or your facility was forced to temporarily close its doors to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, many instructors are looking for creative ways to stay connected with students while working from home. That’s why we’re here to help with four simple and
Sports can be a vehicle for positive development, prompting learning, achievement and development. Engagement in sports can foster personal growth – there are even studies that suggest sports can promote well-being and academic achievement. Coaches are in the position to be a positive force Coaches are there to produce positive
Effective parent-instructor communication in youth gymnastics and activity centers is an art. Great parent/coach relationships take patience, practice, and balance. Your goal as a youth activity center owner is to not only keep your students’ parents informed about what is happening inside your classes each week but also keeping them