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      <title>Jump into September programs at the Rec!</title>
      <link>http://www.medinarec.org/News/Jump_into_September_programs_Rec</link>
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Create-A-Craft Series!<br />
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<span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: medium">Join in on the fun and get crafting in no time!<br />
<a href="http://www.medinarec.org/calendar/CraftsHair_Clips_Pony_Tails?A=">September class is Hair Clips &amp; Pony Tails</a>.<br />
Register now for this great class!<br />
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<span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: large">Check out these other fun classes coming up this September<br />
</span></span><a href="http://www.medinarec.org/calendar/ShorinRyu_Karate?A=">Karate</a>, <a href="http://www.medinarec.org/calendar/WSI_Registration_Deadline?A=">Water Safety Instructor Course</a>, <a href="http://www.medinarec.org/calendar/Parents_Night_Out-10?A=">Parent's Night Out</a>, <a href="http://www.medinarec.org/calendar/Family_Music_Night-3?A=">Family Music Night</a>, <a href="http://www.medinarec.org/calendar/Jumping_Beans_Music_Play_Date-4?A=">Jumping Beans Music Play Date</a><br />
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Get back in to your&nbsp;Fall Workout Routine with&nbsp;an Aerobics Class!<br />
<span style="font-size: medium"><span style="color: #000000">Click here for more information on fitness classes.<br />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fall Brochure Now Available!</title>
      <link>http://www.medinarec.org/News/Fall_Brochure_Now_Available</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: middle"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">Program&nbsp;&amp; Learn&nbsp;to Swim Registration<br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Members Only Program Registration: Begins Saturday, August 21 at 8:00 am</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Member Program Registration: Begins Wednesday, August 25 at 6:00 pm</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Numbers will be handed out at Non-Member registration starting at 5:00pm.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial">How Do I Register For Programs?</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Walk-In Registration: Patrons may register for programs in person at the Front Desk by completing and submitting a Program/Activity Registration Form. **Transactions end at the end of the day 15 minutes prior to closing for front desk cash out**</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Mail-In/Drop-Off Registration: Patrons may complete the Program/Activity Registration Form available on-line and mail it with full payment by check or credit card to: MCRC Program Registration, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Once the registration is received a receipt will be e-mailed to confirm registration. You will be called if the class is full.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Fax-In Registration: Complete the Program Registration Form available on-line with credit card payment information and fax to: 330-721-6905. Once the registration is received a receipt will be e-mailed to confirm registration. You will be called if the class is full. *Mail-In, Fax-In &amp; Drop-Off Registrations will not be processed until the end of the registration day.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">&nbsp;</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial">How Do I Pay For Programs?</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial"> Full payment must be received at the time of registration. The MCRC accepts cash, personal checks, credit cards (Mastercard &amp; Visa) &amp; money orders. Checks made payable to MCRC. A $25 fee will be assessed for any returned check.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">One-week advance registration is recommended.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Class decisions are made 1-week prior to the start of the class.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial">Don&rsquo;t risk having your favorite class cancelled, register early.</span></span></div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rec Center now Hiring Youth Specialists</title>
      <link>http://www.medinarec.org/News/Rec_Center_now_Hiring_Youth_Specialists</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">Interested in working at the MCRC?<br />
<span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.medinarec.org/images/company_assets/09280DCA-C69C-490C-B91C-C4F4BC3679A8/JobApplication_ce5d.PDF"><span style="color: #ff0000">Click Here for a Job Application</span></a></span></span></span><br />
Current job opportunities are posted below.<br />
If you are interested in a position, email your qualifications and resume to the staff contact or fax to 330.721.6905.<br />
Qualified applicants will be notified to set-up an interview as positions become available.<br />
Employment applications are accepted year round and reviewed as positions become available.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color: #0000ff"><b>Rascal Room Youth Specialist&nbsp;</b></span><b>&nbsp; </b></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><i>Job Summary:</i></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Under the general direction of the Rascal Room Supervisor, the Youth Specialist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of youth services and programs including, but not limited to: Rascal Room Services, the Before and After School Program, and the Camp Programs.&nbsp; Individuals must be able to work in a dynamic, customer service oriented environment.&nbsp;</div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><i>Specific Job Duties:</i></b></div>
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    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Develop activities that will take place during the operating day</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Effectively supervise children of all ages and abilities</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, guardians, and co-workers&nbsp;</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Direct parent/guardians in the proper sign out and sign in procedures</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Ensure the strict adherence to all sign in and out procedures</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Securely open or close youth program facilities</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Report any potential dangers to a supervisor such as facility, equipment, activities, and other hazards</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Enforce all policies and procedures set forth by the MCRC</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Perform other duties as assigned</li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><i>Job Requirements and Qualifications:</i></b></div>
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    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Prior experience in child care, early childhood education, or latch key programs preferred</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Ability to lift and move objects</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Possession of First Aid and CPR certifications and day care provider training</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Ability to work a flexible schedule</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Valid Ohio Driver&rsquo;s License</li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">Blood-borne Pathogen Training</li>
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<strong><em>Hourly Rate: $7.72&nbsp;</em></strong><br type="_moz" />]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Personal Trainer added at Medina Rec</title>
      <link>http://www.medinarec.org/News/New_Personal_Trainer_added_Medina_Rec</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">Tom Cahalan</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">Let&rsquo;s Get Fit, Inc.</span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">Tom is a NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers) certified personal trainer.&nbsp;He received his BS in Biology and MBA in business from Purdue, and has been a local business owner in Medina for 16 years.&nbsp;As the name of his new fitness company suggests, he knows that &ldquo;getting&rdquo; and &ldquo;staying fit&rdquo; is much more attainable with the help of others to motivate and encourage you.&nbsp;He especially thinks this is true within two groups of clients which he wants to concentrate:&nbsp;seniors and youth. No matter what your age or ability, Tom looks forward to helping you reach your goals. To schedule an appointment with Tom, please call 330-416-6363 or </span></span><a href="mailto:LetsGetFitInc@aol.com"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Arial">LetsGetFitInc@aol.com</span></span></a></div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Summer Hours</title>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="font-family: Tahoma">Summer Facility Hours</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: Tahoma"><span style="font-size: medium">Memorial Day through Labor Day</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: Tahoma"><span style="font-size: medium">Monday&mdash; Friday: 5:30 am&mdash;9:00 pm</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma"><span style="font-size: medium">Saturday: 8:00 am&mdash;6:00 pm<br />
Sunday: 10:00 am&mdash;6:00 pm</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><span style="font-family: Tahoma"><span style="font-size: medium">Natatorium closes 1 hour prior to facility closing.</span></span></em></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Share your story!</title>
      <link>http://www.medinarec.org/News/Share_story</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Optima">Do you have a good story about the rec? Have you lost weight since joining? Absolutely love a class? The MCRC is now gathering testimonials from members. We want to hear your success stories. Please share them with us on our <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Medina/Medina-Community-Recreation-Center/118881307857?ref=ts">facebook page</a> or at this email address </span></span><a href="mailto:khenslee@mcrc.medinaoh.org"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Optima">khenslee@mcrc.medinaoh.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Optima">. Testimonials may be used for advertising purposes.</span></span></div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aerobics Update from the Medina Rec</title>
      <link>http://www.medinarec.org/News/Aerobics_Update_Medina_Rec</link>
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<span style="color: #339966"><span style="font-size: large">The Winter Aerobics Schedule starts this week!</span></span><span style="font-size: large"><br />
</span>Choose from many great classes including Body Buster, Boot Camp, Cardio&nbsp;Sculpt, Yoga, Women on Weights, The Mix, Cycle Circuit and more!<br />
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Classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced.<br />
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Our instructors are great!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large"><span style="background-color: #ffff99"><a href="http://www.medinarec.org/images/company_assets/09280DCA-C69C-490C-B91C-C4F4BC3679A8/Winter2010website_3de8.PDF">Check out our winter brochure here!</a></span></span><span style="background-color: #ffff99"><br />
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</span>Stop in the rec today to register. Don't miss your chance to sign up!<br />
<span style="font-size: small">The Rec is open until 8:00 pm Saturday and from 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday. Open Monday through Friday from 5:30am-10:00pm.</span></span></div>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>$350,000 renovation to Medina Community Rec Center under way</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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