First 5 – Week of September 5, 2022

POOL CLOSURE:  The Aquatics Center will be CLOSED for deep cleaning and repairs from September 6-10. If you are looking for extra hours, please sign up to help this week (as long as your supervisor is OK with it). You can sign up online here. 

NEW HR COORDINATOR: Last week, Melissa Roemer transitioned into the role of HR Coordinator.  As you may be aware, Melissa has been handling much of our HR role while we interviewed for the position. She brings a wealth of Kroc knowledge and experience into the role with her.  Please feel free to contact Melissa with any HR matters. You can look forward to hearing from Melissa in regard to our strategic human resource management in the days and months ahead. Please congratulate Melissa as she begins her new role! 

FALL 1 PROGRAMS: Tuesday is the deadline to register for Fall 1 Programs, which start the week of September 12. The Fall 2 program guide will be available this week and registration for Fall 2 programs begins on Monday, September 19. 

AYSO BEGINS: This is the first week for our Fall AYSO soccer leagues at the Kroc Center. Our outdoor campus will be busy on Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings (games start on 9/17). Please help welcome these families and provide our usual Green Dot level of customer service!

FREE BASKETBALL CLINIC: Our friends from the Grand Rapids Gold will be hosting a free basketball clinic at the Kroc on Thursday, September 22 from 5:30-7:00pm. This clinic will be held on the outdoor basketball courts and moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. As of Friday morning, the clinic was almost full – advance registration is required and can be found online here.

OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s ADP Recruitment system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family! Current openings include: Accountant; Group Exercise Instructor; Fitness Attendant; Personal Trainer; Music Instructor; Drama Instructor; Swim Instructor; Lifeguard.


Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples observed recently:

  • Everyone helping with Phase 1 of The Purge to manage our resources and use our storage space more efficiently.

Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center: 

  • Lobos Soccer: Tuesday/Friday, 6-8pm; Saturday 3-8pm; Sunday 11am-7pm; Outdoor Soccer Fields
  • UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 8:45-10:15am; Outdoor Fields 

Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues: 

  • Lily Walker, Lifeguard: 9/6