By Joseph Knoop
An employee at the youth-oriented gym and activity center InterActive Academy is under investigation for purported improper conduct involving a minor.
According to a statement from InterActive Academy management, a parent of a team athlete filed a report with the Zionsville Police Dept. concerning an instructor/Xcel program coach, alleging that the coach improperly touched the minor. Authorities proceeded to contact InterActive Academy management and inform them of the allegation.
The instructor in question no longer is with InterActive Academy and has not been in the facility, according to company management. Other instructors have since taken up the duties of teaching the classes.
InterActive Academy management recently sent out a letter to parents, detailing the measures the company takes to ensure safety in the facility. Such measures include a network of 50 cameras inside and outside, adoption of a policy known as “NBA” or “Never Be Alone with a child” and annual risk-management audits conducted by third-party consultants.
ZPD Det. Chuck White and Det. Tessa Potts are investigating the claim. No formal charges have been filed. Police declined to offer additional comment while the investigation ensues.
InterActive Academy, 3795 US-421, hosts various youth-oriented activities and fitness classes in its 63,000-square-foot facility, including gymnastics, cheerleading, swimming, martial arts and more. The academy also offers additional programs focused on mental strength, including language classes.
For more information, or to report concerns, call ZPD at 317-873-5967.
