Category Archives: June 2012

Intern Appeal

Posted on June 1, 2012

Maintaining a trained and energetic workforce is a challenge in today’s austere budget environment. With increasing demand to “do more with less,” layoffs, retirements of key employees, and reductions in operating hours, park and recreation agencies need to be creative … Continue reading →

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From Seasonal To Sensational

Posted on June 1, 2012

For many in the industry, summer is the busy season and, in turn, the time to add more seasonal or temporary employees. From park-maintenance staff to day-camp leaders, parks and facilities can add a fresh perspective by tapping this valuable … Continue reading →

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Turn Down The Tap

Posted on June 1, 2012

Kentucky is famous for a few things–among them its bluegrass lawns. What you may not know is that while bluegrass is native to practically all of Europe, northern Asia and the mountains of Algeria and Morocco, it is not native … Continue reading →

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Effective Supervision

Posted on June 1, 2012

Every year in parks and recreation departments across the country, coaches and supervisors take center stage as a new group of athletes files in to participate in swimming lessons, basketball camps, gymnastics, and many other adrenalin-pumping activities. Exactly what is … Continue reading →

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