1. Lakita Watson, CPRP, Director Suffolk Parks and Recreation
From the Gym to the Office: Keys to positioning yourself for leadership
Lakita Watson, CPRP, Director
Suffolk Parks and Recreation

2. Career Paths
A management career path is not a straight line. Nor is it the same for everyone. Yet all management career paths have a starting point. All have milestones along the way.

3. My Career Path Manager Program/Site Supervisor Recreation Leader
Director
Assistant Director

4. The Beginning

5. Considering Management
Should I pursue a career in Parks and Recreation Management?
What does management entail?
Is management right for me?

6. Self assessment
Name three (3) skills that you currently have that you feel will prepare you for the next step on your career path
What are two (2) areas that you need to improve on in order to go to the next level?

7. Going for it
This person has decided to try the management career path. They have no management experience yet, but are interested and motivated. This path leads to the knowledge and skill needed to land that first management job.

8. Just Starting Management
Challenging
lonely
Confusing
It takes you through the basic knowledge needed to be a manager and how to deal with the problems that crop up.

9. Answer these questions
What are your short term career goals?
What are your long term career goals?

10. Increasing your promotion potential
Experienced Manager
Resources
Increasing your promotion potential
Improving your skills
He or she has had time to make some mistakes and achieve some successes in the real world and now want to improve

11. Trainings and Certifications
Your career toolbox
Professional Network
Trainings and Certifications
People Skills

12. Management Pros and Consultants
Increasing and Sharing Knowledge and Experience
Managed Different and Difficult Opportunities
Lifelong Learners
These are veteran managers interested in increasing and sharing their professional knowledge and experience. They have managed different and difficult opportunities, but they know there is always more to learn. This path connects them with their peers and to cutting-edge

13. But I don’t have the title or experience

14. 5 ways to get management experience without being a manager

15. Lead a project

16. Train, teach, coach, and mentor

17. Hone your interviewing skills

18. Learn to manage conflict

19. Create and manage a budget

20. Career Planning Step 1 Know Yourself Step 2 Step 4
Research Your Options
Step 3
Set Goals
Step 4
Make a Plan

22. Questions and Discussion