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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sure, industry wide to some extent because we could add more classes if we had more instructors. Would most gyms hire someone qualified if they walked in tomorrow, sure. Most gyms aren’t utilizing their space at 100%. I personally suspect the county could make it work. When I worked for the county I had some coworkers from around the region who worked part time on weekends because the gym was accessible by public transportation. That’s a big advantage. [/quote] According to an old-timer I was speaking, apparently the way they made it work before covid was by having over a hundred gymnastics coaches for Barcroft classes. Many were just handling one or two classes and the manager pieced it all together. It was a lot to manage so logistically, but they did manage it and offered rec classes to over 3,000 kids each year.  [/quote]

Yes, there were a lot of staff in those days. And, everyone who was responsible for managing aspects of staff development (mostly the coordinator, but jobs were delegated such as lesson planning) did so while also coaching in the gym 5-6 days a week.

Staffing is definitely a challenge. I mean it must be in other programs as well. Perhaps some sports do have a bit of a wider base but I imagine that doesn’t erase the challenges of finding those who are responsible, etc. You just have to keep recruiting, hiring, and onboarding. [/quote]

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