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Youth Sports Administration 101: Managing Staff Members And Referees
Each league has its own set-up and needs for staffing and referees. Some programs may be reliant on volunteers to supervise fields, keep score, and referee while other organizations are able to staff these positions.
Getting “Green”horns Started
In the profession of parks, recreation and leisure services, creating, implementing and evaluating programs are the primary tasks. The scope of work is ever-changing, and now includes many non-
Stay On Your Toes
In addressing negative behaviors, the ability to set limits is an important skill for recreation leaders. It is equally important to understand how planning and preparation can minimize the amount of behavior
Effective Supervision
Every year in parks and recreation departments across the country, coaches and supervisors take center stage as a new group of athletes files in to participate in swimming lessons, basketball camps, gymnastics,
Come Together
As a millennial, I am faced daily with a number of perceived truths about my generation, such as the things I have “killed”—credit cards, divorce, American cheese, print news, ESPN, Applebee’s. But what is hurting
Creating Effective Managers
Since many new park and recreation managers are promoted from other positions within an agency, it's important that management-training programs are available. New managers may lack essential
More Than A Box On A Resume
Many parks and recreation agencies take the time to prepare students for the industry through internships. For those organizations looking to hire an intern, the following will provide some
Slip-Resistant Thinking
In the last few years, I have frequently had uncomfortable conversations about performance and job status with individuals who had previously been thought of as stellar employees.
A Positive Spin
“The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” – Peggy O’Mara
As a parent of three young children, I have to second-guess so many things I’ve said to my kids. Was I too tough? Not tough enough?
Adopt A Reflective Mindset
Those readers who have spent time working with young people are likely familiar with the phrase “teachable moments.” And those who have heard the term probably embrace the idea
Science Says
No matter what our place is on the political spectrum, if we live and work in the United States, we exist in a world of facts, and “alternative facts.”
In Need Of An Attitude Adjustment
A few months ago, I wrote about motivation and referenced the famous Nike ТJust do it!У slogan, which got me thinking about some other 1980s and 1990s advertising campaigns and their celebrity messengers.
To Speak Or Not To Speak
My wife and I had a conversation just the other day about when it's OK to intervene when another child is aggressive or tries to take something from our daughter.