L.E.A.Dership Institute Program 2021

L.E.A.Dership Institute Program

The Nevada Recreation & Park Society's LEAD Institute is a new annual leadership development program for early, mid-career and seasoned professionals. This three-year program will enhance individual organizational leadership skills, specifically addressing leadership styles, philosophies, and competencies. In addition, the program explores and introduces emerging approaches of integrating leadership development and personal growth. The course is designed to provide participatory and collaborative leadership and allows participants to learn from instructors and their fellow classmates. The intent is to prepare leaders with essential skills that will better prepare them for future challenges that requires strategic thinking, collaboration, systems thinking, and leading change.

Participants accepted into the LEAD Institute, must commit to all trainings, mentoring obligations, etc. for the entire 2021-2022 training year. The 2022 NRPS Annual Conference will be held in Southern Nevada (in October) and graduating participants will be expected to attend.

If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to Kendal Kerbrat and/or Jordyn Wright at: Kendal.Kerbrat@cityofhenderson.com or Jordyn.Wright@cityofhenderson.com

1. Please list your name, organization/title and your contact information (phone/email):

2. Are you interested in participating in the L..E.A.D. program for the 2021-2022 training year?

3. How do you think you will benefit from being part of the Nevada Recreation & Park Society L.E.A.D Institute?

4. Have you participated in other volunteer work/committee involvement within the Parks and Recreation field, and/or in other organizations? If so, please explain and list any leadership positions held. If not, please list any interest you may have in future positions.

5. Can you commit to monthly check-in meetings with your mentor, 6 (in-person) check-in meetings and or trainings throughout the year, regular conference call meetings and attending the NRPS Annual Conference in Southern Nevada, October 18-22, 2021?

If no, please explain.

6. At least two recommendations of your candidacy are required. We suggest that one reference be your current supervisor, or a former supervisor. Both references must be able to speak to the quality of your paid or volunteer work.

Reference #1: Phone: Email:

Reference #2: Phone: Email:

7. Please select your highest level of education completed:

High school diploma/GED
59 or fewer college credit hours
AA degree
BS/BA degree
MS/MA degree
60 or more college credit hours, no degree
1 occupational certification/license
2+ occupational certifications/licenses

8. Do you have approval from your supervisor and/or Department to participate in the L.E.A.D Institute Program for the 2021-2022?
*Do to the time commitment, it is highly encouraged that applicants received permission first.

9. Do you have any special requests for your mentor (i.e. must work within your organization, be in close proximity to your organization, etc.)

10. Would you like to add anything else regarding your experience, background and/or leadership style that may assist us in making our selections?