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There are three levels to the Academy, and the curriculum at each level will focus on building great leaders to strengthen parks and recreation agencies. Courses will include innovation, accountability, decision making, staff development, financial strategies and many more topics that will focus on the skills that leaders need to be successful at all stages in their career.
As a young professional ... you can benefit from Level 1: Personal Leadership, where you will learn skills such as networking and decision making to help you grow as a leader. Level 1 will meet on Thursdays. As a mid-level professional ... you will be able to take advantage of Level 2: Leading Your Team, where the focus will be on developing your team and maximizing results. Level 2 will meet on Wednesdays. As a senior-level professional ... you will be able to engage in Level 3: Leading Your Agency, with an intense focus on developing a positive work culture where excellence is the norm. Level 3 will meet on Tuesdays. The academy will meet one full day per month for six months (October-March). The Office of Recreation & Park Resources and the Recreation, Sport & Tourism Department of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are the proud sponsors of the IPRA Leadership Academy. As one of the first colleges to offer a degree in parks and recreation, the university understands the importance of leadership and continuing education in our field. At the completion of each level, individuals will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Illinois. Click here for details! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WEBINAR: Creating a Successful Business Plan - 4/25/12
10 a.m.-11 a.m. CURC Research to Practice Webinar: Facebook & Beyond! 4/27/12 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m. CURC Research to Practice Webinar: Connecting Park & Recreation Services to Latino Communities - 4/27/12 11 a.m.-11:50 a.m. CURC Research to Practice Webinar: Baby Boomers, Leisure Needs & Preferences - 4/27/12 1 p.m.-1:50 p.m. CURC Research to Practice Webinar: Recession Planning & Recovery Tips and Strategies - 4/27/12 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Special Event Round Table: Planning for Fall - 5/9/12 10 a.m.-12 p.m. WEBINAR: Industry Trends & the Culture to Support Their Implementation - 5/9/12 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
6th Annual Park Pursuit - 5/3/2012
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. NY Mets - 6/27/12 1:20 p.m.-4 p.m. Six County Senior Olympics 2012 - July 9-26, 2012 Park Ridge & neighboring communities Teen Camp Olympics - 7/18/12 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins - 7/25/12 1:05 p.m.-4 p.m. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Title: Police Officer - Part Time
Agency: Forest Preserve District of Kane County Title: Parks Division Manager Agency: City of Dubuque Title: Racquet & Fitness Club Manager Agency: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Title: Program Supervisor Agency: City of Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Title: Recreation Program Supervisor Agency: Village of Orland Park Visit IPRA's recently updated Job Postings for a complete list! SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Athletic Committee Meeting - 4/26/12
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Environmental Committee Meeting - 5/2/12 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ITRS PSD Meeting & Discussion - 5/3/12 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 5/10/12 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Facility Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 5/11/12 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Although registration to attend the meetings listed above is not required, we encourage you to let us know if you plan to attend! Click on the links above, then "Register" to RSVP. RESOURCES/SURVEYS
Thank you to those who completed the IPRA City Tech Salary Survey. Click here for the survey results!
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