We’re excited to welcome Spencer Hoffman as the new Aquatics Manager at the Salinas Aquatic Center! Spencer holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications and brings a passion for service as well as a unique blend of people skills and leadership experience. His fresh perspective and great energy are a perfect match for our aquatics programs, and we
We’re excited to welcome George to the Central Coast YMCA as our new Vice President of Operations! With nearly two decades of experience in youth and community development, George brings a deep passion for building strong, healthy communities. His professional journey began as a YMCA lifeguard in Southern California, a role that sparked his lifelong
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The Watsonville Family YMCA is thrilled to welcome two passionate leaders to our team, Oscar Hernandez as our new Executive Director and Maria Rabaino as our new Healthy Living Director. With a shared commitment to community, well-being, and inclusiveness, Oscar and Maria are excited to help shape the future of the Y and expand its impact in Watsonville.
The YMCA of San Benito County is thrilled to announce its partnership with Hollister High School to manage the Baler Aquatic Center, expanding community access to high-quality swim programs and aquatic fitness opportunities. “The YMCA invented swim lessons, and we are thrilled to bring our expertise to Hollister High School,” said Amy Grames,
In the transition of 2022 and 2023, the YMCA of San Benito County initiated the Healthy Family Home program in partnership with Hollister Pediatrics. Sponsored by The Health Trust in April 2023, this program is not just a wellness intervention but a transformative journey toward a healthier lifestyle for the current 64 active families who have plunged into
In the transition of 2022 and 2023, the YMCA of San Benito County initiated the Healthy Family Home program in partnership with Hollister Pediatrics. Sponsored by The Health Trust in April 2023, this program is not just a wellness intervention but a transformative journey toward a healthier lifestyle for the current 64 active families who have plunged into
Civic leaders gathered at the Community Foundation for San Benito’s Epicenter to participate in a Community Vision San Benito County listening session where they discussed topics such as crime, homelessness, behavioral health, substance abuse and county employee retention. Participants included law enforcement, elected officials, former elected
Over 100 participants in YMCA of San Benito County’s Y camp got an opportunity to ask members of the community about different careers Aug. 4 at Santana Ranch School in Hollister. The two-hour event enabled several groups of students to ask two professionals questions about their careers. After 15 minutes, the student group rotated to another
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Employers spend billions each year replacing entry-level staff in retail, customer service, and retail roles, according to the Harvard Business Review. Especially after the pandemic’s headline-grabbing Great Resignation trend, the message expressed was employers that depend on part-time staff are struggling to maintain employees. As the YMCA of San
