What they call their work
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 4 activities
- Offers American Red Cross health and safety certificationsProvides American Red Cross training programs including Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Babysitter’s Training, delivered through blended learning formats with online coursework and in-person skill sessions, resulting in certifications valid for up to two years.
- Operates aquatics programs and swim instructionProvides swim lessons focused on fundamentals, technique, and safety, including stroke development and competitive training. Enforces safety protocols such as lifeguard presence, deep water testing, and adult supervision for young children.
- Provides lifeguard preparation trainingOffers Lifeguard Preparation Classes for teens as part of membership, teaching swimming strokes and skills necessary for lifeguard certification.
- Runs competitive youth swim team programOperates a year-round, co-ed swim team for children and youth aged 6 to 18, structured into six developmental levels from beginner to senior teams, emphasizing skill development, speed, and healthy lifestyle within a competitive environment.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 2 activities
- Provides fitness and wellness servicesOffers access to cardio machines, group exercise classes, personal training, and fitness orientations for new members. Includes over 30 weekly group classes such as Zumba, yoga, and strength training for teens and adults.
- Provides personal training servicesOffers one-on-one and group personal training sessions for individuals aged 15 and up, including personalized workout plans and ongoing fitness motivation, available to both members and non-members.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Offers indoor pickleball programmingProvides indoor pickleball open play, events, private lessons, and instructional classes, including equipment such as paddles for member use.
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Self-Defense Training Programs 1 activity
- Offers self-defense and fitness programsOperates a program that combines practical self-defense instruction with physical fitness training to promote personal safety and wellness.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers youth sports and leadership development programsProvides youth sports programming that teaches teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship, along with teen-focused initiatives in leadership development, college preparation, community service, and sports participation.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operates youth and summer camp programsProvides year-round and seasonal camp programs for children, including summer camp and holiday day camps during school breaks, featuring activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, STEM projects, dance, sports, and weekly trips. Programs operate Monday through Friday with optional extended care available.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Provides child care and early childhood educationOffers Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming with hands-on learning in phonics, math, reading, science, social studies, gym, music, and arts and crafts, alongside social and emotional skill development.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Provides chronic disease management programsOffers evidence-based programs such as Walk with Ease and Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring to support individuals managing chronic health conditions.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ryan Safsel | Executive Director | 40 | $160K |
| Lisa Teddone | Controller | 40 | $96K |
- Beverly Sheppard — Secretary
- Charles Vento — Director
- Holly Mellstrom — Director
- Jason Schiciano — Diector
- John Nardozzi — Director
- Kobe Evans — Director
- Peter Mustich — Director
- Raymond T Hall — Director
- Ronald Abad — Director
- Ruth Hassell-Thompson — Director
- Yin Xing Zeng — Treasurer
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates to deliver health and safety training programs and certifications.
- New York State Government — Follows New York State guidelines for health and safety, including during the 2020 summer camp season related to COVID-19 exposure.
- Tri-State area Partner — Region where the Sailfish Swim Team participates in competitions.
- USA Swimming Network — Member of the local Metropolitan Swimming committee of USA Swimming.
- USAPA Partner — References USAPA as the source for official pickleball rules and guidance.
- Westchester Partner — Geographic region where the Sailfish Swim Team competes.
- YMCA Swimming Network — Follows the meets and time standards of YMCA Swimming.
How they approach the work
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- Character Development Through Experiential Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy using sports, teamwork, and hands-on activities as experiential platforms, we build life skills such as responsibility, leadership, and self-confidence because real-world challenges foster deeper behavioral change than didactic instruction alone.
- Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development through multidisciplinary programming, we produce well-rounded youth growth because development in one domain reinforces progress in others.
- Personalized and Adaptive Wellness Supportmethodology: personalized_fitness_trainingBy tailoring fitness and wellness programming to individual goals and life stages, we increase engagement and outcomes because personalized support improves adherence and self-efficacy.