Professional Development as Premier Agency

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1 Professional Development as Premier Agency

2 Welcome Q&A at the Conclusion of Presentation Please Submit Questions Using Questions/Chat Box Function Every Effort to Respond to Questions Within Time Allowed Partner and Presenter Contact Information Provided at Conclusion of Today s Program Webinar Archived and Available on NRPA Website

3 Professional Development as Learning Never Ends Michael Klitzing, CPRE Chief Operating Officer Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Indiana Premier Agency Professional Certification Peter Lamont, Jr. CPRP/CPSI Director of Community Services City of Brady, Texas

4 Learning Never Ends The value of conferences and networking Michael W. Klitzing, CPRE Chief Operating Officer Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

5 My first NRPA conference Kansas City, MO

6 It starts with your agency s culture and your commitment to the profession.

7 CCPR Staff Training & Development Position Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer Directors, Assistant Directors & Managers Supervisors All other eligible positions Maximum Annual Training Benefits 2 national conference/programs 1 state conference/program 1 national conference/program 1 state conference/program 1 national or state conference/program 1 state conference/program

8 CCPR Professional Certifications NRPA Certifications CPRE Certified Park & Recreation Executive CPRP Certified Park & Recreation Professional (10) AFO Aquatic Facility Operator CPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector (2) Other Certifications AFAA Group Fitness Certification CPIT Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainer CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist CPO Certified Pool Operator (4) ISA-CA Certified Arborist (2) LGI Lifeguard Instructor (2) LGIT Lifeguard Instructor Trainer NETA Group Fitness/Prof. Trainer Certifications RDT Registered Drama Therapist WSI Water Safety Instructor WSIT Water Safety Instructor Trainer

9 Networking and recruitment

10 Exploring the Host City seeing firsthand the work of other park and recreation systems

11 Team Building and humanizing senior management

12 Education Sessions gaining new ideas or being reminded and reinspired

13 Education Sessions building confidence and sharing knowledge with others

14 NPRA Annual Conference Held September or October October 5-8, 2016 Typically education sessions Predominately unpaid speakers Receive comp registration for day of presentation Up to 15 Off Site Institutes Preconference workshops

15 Selecting the NRPA Speakers Over 400 session proposals received annually 170 education sessions selected by Conference Program Committee Top 30 sessions 16 topical areas (5 time slots each) 8 at-large members (3 time slots each) Selected speakers notified by late-april

16 Program Committee Topical Areas Accessibility/Inclusion/Therapeutic Recreation Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles Administration Management & Operations Aquatics Citizen Boards/Legislative Advocacy Financial Resources Management Cultural & Historical Resource Management/Arts & Cultural Services Environmental Stewardship/Natural Resources Management/Trails & Greenways Marketing/Public Relations/Market Research Park & Facility Design, Planning & Acquisition Park & Facility Operations & Maintenance Personnel & Volunteer Management & Supervision Sports & Athletics Tourism/Special Event Management Professional & Student Development, Education & Training Special Populations (Senior Citizens, Diversity, Youth, Wounded Warriors, etc.)

17 Tips in Getting Your Proposal Selected Pick timely topics Have expertise on the proposed topic Align proposal with NRPA s Three Pillars Play the odds on high demand topics Co-present with an established NRPA speaker Co-present with an elected or appointed official

18 Tips in Getting Your Proposal Selected Make sure your proposal is fully completed and well written Have someone proofread your proposal before submitting Hint: Current or past Conference Program Committee members are happy to provide comments & suggestions Do not request compensation Submit early

19 Enjoy the Moment and celebrate your success!

20 Michael W. Klitzing, CPRE Chief Operating Officer Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

21 Professional Certification What it Means to me Peter B. Lamont, Jr. CPRP/CPSI

22 A Journey Delayed Came to Parks and Recreation in 1994 Gained first certification in 1995 Aquatic Facility Operator One of the two occupational certifications Gained my Certified Parks and Recreation Professional in 2000 One of the two professional certifications Gained my Certified Playground Safety Inspector in 2002 The other occupational certification

23 Why I Became Certified Enhanced Knowledge Expanded Opportunities Professional Recognition

24 Why I Encourage Certification Demonstrates a dedication to the employee If possible have organization pay for it Holds the employee accountable Add to the employees annual goals Allows them to stretch Let them seek training that earns the CEU s but are not directly related to the employees position

25 Why I Encourage Certification Succession Planning You re not going to be there forever are you? Employee Development Set them up to advance Agency recognition Brings prestige to your organization

26 Agency Benefits Critical Need Does their position require it Agency Need Is your agency seeking accreditation Agency Recognition You are hiring quality people

27 How to Get Them There Encourage conference attendance Let them meet other professionals Point out benefits of Certification Certification pay? Opportunities for growth Support them Can the Agency pay for class/exam

28 Which Certification Occupational Certifications Aquatic Facility Operator Certification is for individuals that manage and operate aquatic facilities Maintain knowledge in filtration, disinfection, risk management, etc. Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification for individuals who maintain playground facilities for their agencies Identify critical hazards, understand playground layout requirements, fall zone needs

29 Which Certification Professional Certifications Certified Parks and Recreation Professional First level of certification at the professional level Any employee who has at least a high school diploma and at least 5 years of parks and recreation work experience can achieve certification Certified Parks and Recreation Executive Establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative and executive parks and recreation professionals. Must achieve CPRP status and meet additional qualifications first

30 Thank you Resources CPRP nrpa.org/cprp CPRE nrpa.org/cpre CPSI nrpa.org/cpsi AFO nrpa.org/afo Conference nrpa.org/conference2016 Learning Never Ends Michael Klitzing, CPRE Chief Operating Officer Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Indiana Professional Certification Peter Lamont, Jr. CPRP/CPSI Director of Community Services City of Brady, Texas Questions?