PITTSBURG
FAMILY YMCA
Pittsburg, Kansas
OUR MISSION
The Y is so much more than a fitness center. We are an integral resource for the community, bringing individuals together in a quest for a healthier mind, body and spirit. Our dedicated staff, instructors and volunteers are working hard every day to provide an atmosphere of enrichment for our members and guests, all in keeping with our organization’s keystone objectives to support youth development and encourage healthy living and social responsibility. We are excited about the many facility updates that are planned in the coming months to keep the facility up-to-date and accommodating for member needs.
We offer programs that are affordable, fun, effective and appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. There’s something for everyone at the Y.
In keeping with our work as a charitable organization and with the help of many generous community donors, the Y offers free and subsidized memberships to hundreds of children and families in the Pittsburg area. Our “Adult-for-Youth” and “Sustaining Membership” programs offer donors the opportunity to contribute to our scholarship offerings and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
In 2016, 455 children received free memberships, and 3,800 individuals, including 2,400 children, received subsidized membership at the Y. Additionally, our youth classes and sports leagues, with more than 6,000 annual participants, are subsidized to ensure all children can participate at a reasonable cost. More than 500 children participated in these programs free of charge in 2016.
OUR FACILITY
Our spacious 60,000-square-foot facility features exceptional resources, including:
O. GENE BICKNELL FITNESS CENTER
Our 5,000-square-foot fitness center offers a wide array of workout options. The facility is equipped with Cybex weight resistance machines designed to exercise all muscle groups. And we haven’t left out the cardio! We have multiple treadmills, recumbent and stationary bikes, cross-trainers, a step mill and a rower.
We strongly recommend orientation to the fitness center, which can be scheduled at the service desk and is free to members. The fitness facility is open to members only, and those using the center must be high school age or above. In the interest of safety, no children are allowed.
2 RACQUETBALL COURTS
We have two racquetball courts and reservations are recommended. Racquetball is free to members.
AEROBICS STUDIO
This 2,400-square-foot area offers room to spread out and get moving.
2 FULL-SIZE GYMNASIUMS
Each gym is 70’ x 105’ and have two cross courts for basketball, volleyball or jogging.
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL
The 25-yard pool offers six swimming lanes and is heated to approximately 87 degrees year round.
WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTER
The YMCA’s Women’s Fitness Center is a women-only fitness center within a fitness center. It is complete with Cybex weight machines, an elliptical machine, treadmills and recumbent bikes.
MEN’S & WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS
Our men’s locker room has a steam room, whirlpool and rowing machine and is open exclusively to men Monday - Friday, but co-ed on Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate families. Our women's locker room offers a whirlpool and dry sauna, and is for women 18 years of age and above.
JOGGING/WALKING AREA
Indoor jogging and walking in the gymnasiums is best accommodated in the
morning and early afternoon, prior to busy late-afternoon activities. Twelve laps
around either gym equals one mile. By participating in our mileage tracker
program, you can receive a free T-shirt when you walk 100 miles. Inquire at the
service desk.
GYMNASTICS CENTER
Our 9,000-square-foot gymnastics center is equipped with a soft-catch tumbling pit and spring floor providing modern gymnastics features and equipment.
WIFI
Free High-speed WIFI
OUR STAFF
Mike Moore, Executive Director
Peggy Kimmel, Sr. Program Director
Cat Johnston, Office Manager
Chris Bearden, Sports Director
Wynnter Snyder, Interim Aquatics Director
Elizabeth Hayes, Dance Director
Marlaine Nickelson, Swim Team Director
Emily Johnson, Interim Gymnastics Director
Charles Boyce, Martial Arts Director
Jana Hickman, Volleyball Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Little - President
Becky McDaniel - Vice President
Tony Perez - Treasurer
Cristy Mitchell - Secretary
Dane Arck
Susan Baden
Brooke Beasley
Kip Bollinger
Mark Carlson
Brannon Green
Theresa Harris
Chris Forsythe
Chuck Hosman
Peggy Kimmel
Dan McNally
Monica Murnan
Thomas Tyler
Chad Ulepich
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Little - Ex-Officio
John Clark
Tony Dellasega
John Mitchelson
Richard Oler
Kip Bollinger
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There no employment opportunities at this time.
For specific questions, please contact Cat Johnston at 620-231-1100.
The Pittsburg Family Y is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates and candidates who support diversity.
NEWS
(Official Newsletter of the Pittsburg Y)
My how time flies when you’re having fun! Where did the time go? Spring is right around the corner. I hope everyone is doing well, I know we’re all ready for some warm, dry weather and longer days. Now that March is here, it marks the end of my second year as Executive Director of the Y. I truly feel like I just got here. It’s been a great run for me. I’ve enjoyed getting to know people here at the Y and in the community. I appreciate the periodic conversations I have with many of you daily. I’m very appreciative of the support we’ve been given by so many as we work to improve the Y.
For some time now I have been talking about plans being made to do facility upgrades in the short term. Currently, we are seeking estimates on a handful of projects. If all goes well in the next couple of months, there will be visible signs of these improvements as they begin to take shape. I know that there are many areas that need attention, so we will continue to look at what’s next. Thank You all for hanging in there and staying loyal as we work our way through these processes. As always at any time if you have questions or concerns don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thanks, Mike.
Matching Funds Program for Scholarships - This program is on-going. There’s still $36,870 available for a much. No contribution is too small. Contact the office is you would like to contribute. The proceeds go to scholarships and other priority needs for The Y. Thank you to all our contributors who have generously given to this program.
Y Health Day - This is something we started back in the fall and is held the second Thursday of the month. Recently we have partnered with K-State Research and Extension to put on different seminars in the coming months. They were here in February and talked about Seniors and Nutrition. This month Girard Mental Health Services will be here on the 12th to talk about Seniors and Stress.
Membership Drive - The results are in. We received 162 applications for renewal during the drive. The top two point producers in the competition were John Mitchelson and Judy Westhoff. The top team was the team captained by Shane Peak. Team members were Amy Hite, Johns Mitchelson, Ashley Robinson, Don Orender, Jeff Elliott, Nancy Tyler, Chris Farris and Caleb Farabi. I want to extend a special thank you to Judy Westhoff and Joe Hart for serving as co-chairs and to Lisa Little as chair of the membership committee. Thank you to all drive workers!
YMCA Chaplain - Pastor Adam Parrish is a volunteer who is available to members of the Y. If you would like to visit with Adam his office is upstairs and the hours are Monday’s 2:30-4pm and Thursday’s 8-9:30am.
Activities - Spring Soccer sign-up is underway. Pickle Ball continues to grow in popularity. We just purchased another net. If you’re interested feel free to join the group. Another class for Women’s Self Defense is available.
These are some of the things that are in-progress. Your help in adapting to the changes and taking care of the facility will make for a smooth transformation and a better Y for all members to enjoy.
If you have questions or concerns feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your support!
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