Chamber Member Spotlight - Ellinwood Recreation Commission

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Ellinwood Recreation Commission

Alex Birney, Director of the Rec, here in Ellinwood were interviewed by us. We are very blessed as a community to enjoy a nice facility and programs for youth/adults.

Get involved - Go check out their wellness center!

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Ellinwood Recreation Commission

13 N. Main St.

PO Box 342

Ellinwood, KS 67526

620-566-7323

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What makes your business unique?

Our Business is unique because we serve our community starting at 3 years of age. We offer a wellness center (gym), as well as numerous sports, workout programs, and senior trips. We try to grow every year to offer more things for Ellinwood.

Briefly describe your career path?

Alex Birney, Director of Ellinwood Recreation Commission, has designed a great atmosphere for active lifestyles here in Ellinwood. When asked about his career path he said "I originally graduated from Ellinwood High School in 2010, after college, I decided to come back and start my family. I have coached and taught at the high school since I have been back, this job came open in May of 2015 and I have been here ever since. My degree in college is Exercise Physiology, so I feel blessed that one of the few jobs in the area that goes well with my degree opened up as soon as I moved back. "

What do you like to do in your free time in Ellinwood?

Alex Birney is also the head High School Football coach, Sprints and Jumps High School Track coach, and has done basketball in the past. When he is not coaching or working he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kylie and son Grayson. They love being part of the community in any way they can. They spend a lot of their time supporting the area youth in many sports, plays, and concerts.

ENCOURAGING ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND LEARNING THROUGH RECREATION AND LEISURE