WHO ARE YOUR KIDS WORKING WITH
What you need to know:
1.) We background check everyone that works with our participants.
2.) All of our staff are required to have Mandated Reporter, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
3.) We offer competitive compensation.
4.) Instructors in each location are supported by a local supervisor.
5.) Instructors must be 17+ years old to lead a program on their own.
6.) Staff are taught different ways to allow participants to give active feedback each session.
7.) We offer our instructors access to TONS of different resources through our staff portal.
Meet Our Leadership Team!
Robert Thornton
Owner & Founder
Robert Thornton, is a young entrepreneur with a passion for helping people learn and create new meaningful experiences. He's been all over the country working in the recreation and leisure industry. He spent time as a Camp Counselor, Outdoor Education Instructor, Team Building & Leadership Development Specialist, Field Instructor for At-Risk Youth, National Parks Guide, Franchise Support Specialist, and Camp Director has taught him quite a bit about how to have fun.
Learn more about anything Rec Academy by reaching out now!
David Saunders
Operations Supervisor
David is our Head of Strategic Development and assists primarily with staff management, establishing new Recreation Academy locations, developing new marketing tools, and program sales across the nation. He has an incredible track record for setting new facilities up for immense success inside their first 2 years of partnering with us. We're thrilled to have him on our team.
Want to learn more about setting up a branch in your area? Reach out today to discuss the possibilities with him!
Brett
Ziegler
St. Louis, MO - Area Manager
Background coming soon!
Position Open
Chicago, IL - Area Manager
Background coming soon!
Jessica
Thornton
Risk Assessment Consultant
Jessica plays a hugely important support role inside of our organization. Providing advice on legal matters, assisting with logistics, and ensuring that everyone adheres to our quality control guidelines for all programs. With her years of paralegal, business, and life experience she's a very welcome addition to The Rec Academy Team!
Want to learn more about Jessica's role in our organization or how to capitalize on having our activities at your facility? Reach out now!