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YMCA previews staffing, membership and outreach plans for Crossville facility
Summary
A YMCA representative previewed takeover materials and a Facebook "sneak peek" series, outlined staffing and seasonal hiring plans (about five full-time and roughly 85 part-time roles, rising in summer), and asked members to share outreach posts.
A representative for the YMCA briefed Sports Authority members on outreach materials and staffing plans for the new facility and asked the authority to share a planned Facebook “sneak peek” series to raise community awareness.
Why it matters: The YMCA’s staffing and membership plans determine local hiring and program availability for residents who will use the new facility; the presentation also signaled active recruitment interest among area students.
Presentation details: The speaker said they prepared a multi-page overview of the YMCA’s mission, nonprofit status and expected program areas including aquatics and fitness, and a preview sheet for an online sneak-peek series. The representative asked members to use a single “cheat sheet of facts” when sharing information so messaging remains consistent.
Local hiring and benefits: The representative said the Putnam operation currently has five full-time staff (including the presenter) and about 85 part-time employees, with part-time staffing rising to roughly 105 in the summer. On benefits, the speaker said the YMCA does not currently offer routine health benefits for part-time staff but noted that employees who work 19 or more hours a week for two years receive retirement contributions from the YMCA: "The YMCA puts on 12¢ for every dollar that you make," the presenter said.
Community response and outreach: The presenter described a recent job fair for juniors and seniors in Putnam County that drew students from Cumberland County, reporting strong interest and follow-up from parents. The speaker encouraged authority members to share the YMCA’s upcoming social posts and to direct applicants to the presenter’s email.
What’s next: The presenter asked members to send suggested edits to the preview materials, share the social posts when published and route resumes to the presenter for hiring consideration. No formal action was taken on the presentation during the meeting.
