First 5 – Week of May 29, 2023

SCHOOL GROUPS: School groups will be visiting the Kroc Center on Thursday and Friday, June 1 & 2. Please note that the Aquatics Center will close at 8:45 AM on these dates, and be completely closed on Saturday, June 3. However…

NEW POOL HOURS: The new Drop-In Recreation Guide for the Summer 1 session will be published this week. This schedule runs June 5–July 22.  We are bringing back our Friday & Saturday open swim times, lunchtime lap swim, AND adding open swim times on some weekday afternoons while our Camp Kroc kids are also in the pool.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: In order to address staffing needs across the Kroc Center, we’re implementing a new referral program! Active employees in good standing can now refer someone to apply for a position at the Kroc and receive a $200 bonus. Details on the program and how to complete a referral in ADP can be found here: https://grkroccenter.tv/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Employee-referral-flyer.pdf Please see Melissa Roemer with any questions.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS: All employees are required to have an emergency contact listed in their ADP account. Several employees still need to update this information in their account. You’ll find your emergency contacts by clicking on your profile name (top right corner), click profile and then go to the personal tab. Please contact your supervisor or Melissa Roemer if you need assistance. 

KROC-STRUCTION: Progress continues on our renovations to upgrade second-floor restrooms to full locker rooms. Please note that plumbing work will close the women’s locker room starting at 3 PM Friday, June 2; it will reopen Monday morning, June 5. Family changing rooms #3 & #4 will remain open for use. Additionally, as you’ve likely noticed, lobby construction is getting started but should not create significant disruptions as we transition to new traffic flows.

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: Aquatics Lead; Facilities Maintenance; Group Exercise Instructor; Building Supervisor; Lifeguard; Day Camp Counselor; Fitness Lead (part-time); Fitness Lead (Full-time); Gym Attendant; Child Watch Attendant; Welcome Desk Attendant; Personal Trainer


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

  • The Kroc Krew did a phenomenal job responding to a Code 9 medical emergency Wednesday morning. Special recognition goes out to Chris Reinsma, Lesley Greene, Vicky Canales, Pete Bentancourt, Melissa Roemer, and Margarita Gonzalez for their efforts
  • Allison Dyke is becoming such an amazing resource for everyone in the building by looking out for facility use conflicts and other potential roadblocks weeks and months before they happen.
  • Alyson Rodriguez led a fantastic FAME group with an awesome celebration at the capstone performance last week, and Alyson says thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success!
  • Claire Dunselman is off to a strong start as a fitness lead by also jumping in (literally) to get her lifeguard certification and being able to help out in the Aquatics department too.
  • Thanks to the Facilities team for their extra work in installing the new and improved Slip & Slide!

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

  • UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 8:45–10:15am; Gym, Fireside, Art Room, Classroom C/D, Green Room, Kitchen 
  • FitKids 360: Wednesday, 5–8pm; WPAC, Music Room
  • Forest Hills Rentals: Thursday & Friday, 9am-2pm; Outdoor Campus, Aquatics Center
  • Job’s Daughters: Saturday, 9am-4pm; Fireside

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

  • Karine Jamet: 6/7