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ECRS
is play
ECRS is joy
ECRS is doing, learning and leadership.
ECRS is family.
ECRS is a living system of values.
ECRS is laughter and tears.
ECRS is planning.
ECRS is spontaneity.
ECRS is teacher.
ECRS is love.
ECRS is wonderful.
Bob Dunn
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Leadership
Development - An Introduction
ECRS has served as a training ground for many successful professionals and volunteers in the field of recreation leadership. This leadership can then be used in any recreation setting including ECRS. Various aspects of the ECRS leadership development process are described below.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (LDC)
The LDC tracks the status and monitors process and progress for anyone who is in
training. It also develops guidelines for the process.
MENTORING - Each individual works closely with another person(s) - the mentor who supports, encourages and helps guide the trainee's learning process.
PRACTICE LEADING/TEACHING - This opportunity is available at ECRS events. This hands-on experience allows for structured constructive feedback with leader, participants, mentor, and trainee.
ASSISTING AT A WEEKEND OR MAJOR EVENT - Opportunities can be provided for developing leaders to assist a staff member. The mentor or an LDC member can assist the trainee in contacting staff members.
WRITING A COURSE PROPOSAL - Developing leaders who would like to teach a class at a weekend or major event can write a course proposal, which the LDC reviews and may recommend to the Board for approval. The LDC has developed guidelines which may be used in writing a proposal.
STEPS IN THE PROCESS
- Mentoring relationships (For more info on
Mentoring Click Here)
- Practice teaching with feedback
- Teach a session at a weekend with outside leadership
pre-arranged observation
- Assist in class at an ECRS event, fund raising events
- Lead a class at a weekend/school with
- For those interested in teaching at ECRS, write a course proposal
OTHER POSSIBLE STEPS
- Lead and (when possible) seek feedback from ECRS members at outside events
- Consult with ECRS leaders re:
- Take leadership roles at "day-in-town"
- Lead (and seek feedback) duringobservation or with consultation. ECRS
activities and fund raising events
RESOURCES
- Attend Theory Classes at Summer School and/or Winter Workshop which discuss ECRS
leadership approaches and issues.
- Read Play and Playfulness, an ECRS published book which describes our philosophy, process, and classes.
- Contact Frank Baskin, the LDC Coordinator, at 978-458-1512.
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