SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Total Fitness has completed Phase 1 of its multi-step reopening plan successfully, and is progressing toward its goal of a full reopening.
“Though we are a part of the college, the Faculty Student Association is a separate entity,” shared Steve Riczker, executive director of the Faculty Student Association for JCC who oversees the full-service health and fitness center. “We had to look at the whole business model and develop a sustainable plan that keeps our doors open down the road.”
The facility reopened to students, staff, and faculty in August 2022, with limited hours. This phase included exploring improvements to the facility, and resources needed to make it more accessible to members.
“We were able to expand our hours of operation for students and JCC employees who are members of the Faculty Student Association in February,” Riczker said. “We’ve also been able to start welcoming back public-service organizations that we have long-standing relationships with.”
In recognition of the importance of Total Fitness being open to the community, JCC plans to update the space, but this will not delay welcoming the public back to the center. Riczker is exploring funding to upgrade equipment and refresh the space.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding, as we work toward being the most competitive fitness center in the area in terms of cost and availability,” Riczker said. “We’re aiming for community members to be able to join in June.”
The most recent phase in reopening has expanded Total Fitness hours of operation. Hours for the track and fitness center are 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pool hours are 6 - 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and also 4 - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The center is open in its entirety from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 - 4 p.m. on Sundays. This schedule will remain when the facility opens to the community.
The pool is currently available for public parties and other rentals.
Progress updates can be found at jccjayhawks.com/information/total-fitness.