Leadership in Recreational Service

von Jay Sanford Shivers

532 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Leadership in Recreational Service" provides an in-depth analysis of the administrative and interpersonal skills required to lead leisure-based programs and community activities. As a foundational text in the field of recreational management, this work explores the social and psychological dynamics of group interaction, offering a structured approach to fostering community engagement and personal development through play and organized leisure.The text examines the qualities of effective leadership, ranging from technical proficiency in program planning to the nuanced ability to motivate diverse populations. It addresses the growing importance of professionalized recreational services in a society increasingly focused on the constructive use of leisure time. Readers will find detailed discussions on the ethics of service, the management of recreational facilities, and the implementation of varied activities designed to enhance physical and mental well-being.Serving as both a pedagogical tool and a practical manual, "Leadership in Recreational Service" highlights the vital role that recreational leaders play in building social capital and fostering healthy communities. It remains a relevant resource for understanding the historical development of leisure studies and the enduring principles of community-based leadership.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025421247
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: XpressPress