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COMMUNITY RECREATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Pilot

October 2017 to May 2018

recnorth.ca

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• A collaboration committed to strengthening recreation

capacity across the North.

• Development and delivery of a meaningful and

relevant training program in the North by the North.

• A partnership of the three territorial recreation and

parks associations supported by the three territorial governments and local community.

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• Training program development funded by

the Arctic Inspiration Prize

• Founded on 13 competencies necessary for

recreation leaders

Community Recreation Leadership Program

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Recreation Leadership Competency Model

RECREATION FOUNDATIONS (RF) Recreation leaders promote individual, community, and environmental well-being through recreation. RECREATION LEADERSHIP (RL) Recreation leaders recognize they can have a positive impact

• n their community.

CONNECTING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY (CB) Recreation leaders embrace recreation as a vehicle for strengthening community capacity. RECREATION & SPORT SYSTEMS (RS) Recreation leaders support their local community by accessing the recreation and sport system. COMMUNITY RECREATION PLANNING (RP) Recreation leaders contribute to the planning and evaluation of relevant community programs, services, events, and projects. BOARD GOVERNANCE (BG) Recreation leaders support the effective functioning of Boards and Committees. GROUPS AND PARTNERSHIPS (GP) Recreation leaders contribute to meaningful relationships with community groups and partners. RISK MANAGEMENT (RM) Recreation leaders apply appropriate risk management strategies. BUDGETS AND FUNDING (BF) Recreation leaders administer basic budgets, fundraising, and grant activities. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS (PE) Recreation leaders contribute to the delivery of quality programs and events. FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR SPACES (FS) Recreation leaders assist in maximizing the safety, use, and programming of community facilities and outdoor spaces. PROMOTION AND MARKETING (PM) Recreation leaders support appropriate promotion, marketing and communications. STAFFING AND VOLUNTEERS (SV) Recreation leaders contribute to effective staff and volunteer engagement.

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A Training Program for individuals living in Yukon, NWT or Nunavut who work or would like to work

• r volunteer in recreation but have little or no

formal training or education. Knowledge, skills and experience in the recreation field are gained while living in Northern and remote communities. Training is delivered online and through peer learning and practical assignments so that it costs less and fits with work and family commitments. Training (learning events) can be taken individually or bundled together to lead to a certificate granted upon program completion.

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• More competent and confident staff and volunteers.
• Training that fits easily into work and family commitments.
• Less turnover among staff and volunteers.
• Improved financial management and accountability.
• Staff with the ability to find and obtain grants.
• Relevant programs and events in the community.
• More skilled young people to draw upon for succession planning.
• Improved individual and community well-being as a result of a

decrease in factors such as crime, suicide, chronic disease, violence, etc.

What’s in it for employers and communities?

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• More competence and confidence to do your paid or volunteer role

well.

• Tools and techniques to be more effective (better use of your time

and resources). The ability to set priorities and have a realistic work plan with a clear focus.

• Greater ability to promote community engagement, interest and

participation.

• Less stress and burnout in your volunteer or work roles.
• Being part of a community of practice and having ongoing support

and connections across the territories (a learning network and place to share ideas and obtain help to resolve issues).

• More young people having the skills needed to advance careers

and be positive role models for others.

What’s in it for individuals?

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• Targets ‘emerging’ leaders who commit to completing an entry-level certificate in

recreation leadership

• Targets individuals from rural and remote communities1
• Offers a selection of Learning Events
• Each Learning Event takes 3 to 5 hours to complete
• Remote delivery2 from October 2017 to May 2018 open to YT, NT and NU
• In-person delivery at each territory’s annual recreation conference
• Register for free with a commitment to participate fully in the Pilot3
• 1. Individuals from rural and remote communities are given priority as space in the Pilot is limited. If space is

available, Whitehorse and Yellowknife leaders may be accepted.

• 2. Experience with online or distance learning is not required.
• 3. A registration fee will be implemented when the Program launches in September 2018.

The Pilot

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During the Pilot, a certificate1 will be awarded upon completion of:

• an orientation to the Program
• 8 core learning events
• 2 learning events selected from electives
• 1. The certificate awarded during the Pilot requires completion of 10 Learning Events. There

may be changes to certification requirements based on findings from the Pilot Evaluation.

The Certificate

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Core Learning Events (all 8 required1)

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RF101: Intro to Recreation Foundations

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RL101: Identify Your Own Leadership Strengths

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CB101: Community Building Basics

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RS101: Intro to the Recreation and Sport System

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RP101: Plan for Success

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PE101: Deliver Recreation Programs and Events

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BF101: Handle Basic Recreation Finances

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RM101: Manage Risk in Rural and Remote Communities

Learning Events offered during the Pilot

Optional Learning Events (3 of 10 required)

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RS102: Get to Know your Community

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RS103: Value Northern Recreation, Arts, Culture and Sport

• 10. RS104Y (Yukon only): Yukon First Nations 101
• 11. PE102: Create Positive Program Experiences
• 12. PE103: Program for Target Populations
• 13. BF102 (Nunavut only): Proposal Writing
• 14. FS101: Use Community Spaces and Places Creatively
• 15. PM101: Promote Your Programs and Events
• 16. SV101: Find and Keep Volunteers

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1.Also required is CRLP100, a short orientation to the Program.

Proposed Schedule for the Pilot

October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018

• Learn About the Community

Recreation Leadership Program*

• RF101 – Intro to Recreation

Foundations*

• YUKON ONLY: RS104Y – Yukon

First Nations 101

• NUNAVUT ONLY: BF 102 –

Proposal Writing

• RL101 - Identify Your Own

Leadership Strengths*

• RP101 - Plan for Success*
• PM101 - Promote Your

Programs and Events

• PE101 –Deliver Recreation

Programs and Events*

• BF101 - Handle Basic

Recreation Finances* February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018

• RS101 – Intro to Recreation and

Sport System*

• CB101 - Community Building

Basics* * required learning event

• RS103 - Value Northern

Recreation, Arts, Culture and Sport

• SV101 - Find and Keep

Volunteers OR

• RP103 - Program for Target

Populations

• RM101 - Manage Risk in Rural

and Remote Communities*

• PE102 - Create Positive

Program Experiences

• FS101 - Use Community

Spaces and Places Creatively OR

• RS102 – Get to Know your

Community

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• Deliver and evaluate the Pilot
• Update Program delivery model and Learning

Events

• Launch full Program in September 2018
• Additional Learning Events may be added
• Fee per Learning Event to be implemented

Future Plans

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Interested? Please contact us at:

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www.recnorth.ca info@recnorth.ca

Anne Morgan

Executive Director Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon Phone: 867-668-2389

For more information in Yukon

Sue Meikle

Community Recreation/Active Living Consultant Sport and Recreation Branch Government of Yukon Toll Free: 1-800-661-0408 (ext. 8729)

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Geoff Ray

Executive Director NWT Recreation and Parks Association Phone: 867-669-8380

For more information in NWT

Natasha McCagg

Recreation Consultant NWT Recreation and Parks Association Phone: 867 669-8377

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Dawn Currie

Executive Director Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut Phone: 613-876-0491

For more information in Nunavut

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