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Arm The Front Lines
There is perhaps nothing as fundamental for parks and recreation organizations as customer service. Let’s face it, those who give only minimum attention to this aspect will soon suffer the
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
It’s All In The Presentation
So, I’ve lived long enough that this is news: “Current survey results show visible tattoos at work could have a negative effect on your career.”
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.
Crossing Paths With Critters
“Wildlife” used to be a term associated with plains, prairies, and forests, but these days the great outdoors and critters who live there have inched their way into cities, or in many cases,
Youth-Sports Officiating
There has been so much publicity about the struggle to recruit and keep officials in youth sports these days. The constant abuse that officials endure—from T-ball to high school—has
What It's All About
For Christi DeLoach, sports have always been a hugeСand incredibly rewardingСpart of her life. Whether it's playing and competing or organizing and supervising, they have an
Line Streets, Sidewalks, And Beyond
Stroll through downtowns, city parks, college campuses, and backyards to see the oldest trend return: genuine clay brick pavers used in sidewalks, streets, driveways, and patios. Because the
Influenced By The Captain
Cosmo Allegretti died July 26, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was 86. Most people won’t know him by name. Allegretti was a jack-of-all-trades on the infamous Captain Kangaroo Show that ran
Preserving History
To an architect, historic preservation can mean upholding historically accurate designs and materials; to a building conservator, it might translate into securing period-correct furnishings
Changing Course
Chris Nelson began his college education at Kansas State University as a business major, but an experience as an intramural basketball official his freshman year completely changed his
Indoor Court Surfaces
The Indoor Sports Center (ISC) in Rockford, Ill., recently hosted one of the most unique uses of a parks and rec indoor facility—a circus complete with an elephant!
A Plan For Action
While there are many benefits, professionals in the recreation and sport field today must be aware of the various risks as well as the liability involved. Despite the best risk-management
Missed Opportunities
Bobby mowed grass for the park system throughout high school. And after just one semester of community college, he stopped by the field office on the way home and asked if he could be
The Name Game
In today’s world, it’s really amazing about all the little things we have to concern ourselves with as youth-sports professionals.
Lack Of Loos An Urgent Issue
Picture a beautiful September day with cool breezes that offer people a first break from the sweltering summer. Family X decides to have a cookout at the local picnic area.
Pioneering Immigrants
Carmine leaned on the railing as the cold, black waters of New York Harbor swirled around the boat. The Great Lady on Ellis Island stood with her torch blazing and welcoming words at her
Destined To Serve
It seems Jerome Krieger was destined for a career in parks and recreation. Growing up across the street from a recreation center in St. Paul, Minn., “[It] was my home away from home,” he
"Lead"ing The Discussion
Lately, you can't open a magazine or newspaper, let alone peruse the web, without finding articles about leaders who should have done a better job or managers who sho
Smartphones And Social Media
The proliferation of smartphones and social media has fundamentally changed the way we interact, work, record events, and share information. We can now stay connected almost any