American Trails

Traits, Tips, and Techniques for Being a Better Trail Crew Leader

Recorded Training

Webinar Crew Management

Learn how to be a better trail crew leader and pick up some new tools and fresh perspectives to add to your crew leader toolbox.

Fundamental to the effective completion of a trail project is quality leadership. In this webinar we will highlight leadership characteristics and your role in the context of a trail project. Preparation and planning are essential characteristics of successful crew leaders, considerations for what you can do before, during and after a project will be discussed. We will explore what a typical “Day in the Life” of a trail crew leader might look like covering topics like group dynamics, tool management and delegating tasks. If you are a new trail crew leader you will certainly pick up some new tools to add to your crew leader toolbox. Experienced veteran crew leaders will be provided with a fresh perspective on the value of what they are doing and why.

Learning Objectives:

Teaching and management characteristics for a crew leader
Apply “Tuckman’s Model of Group Dynamics” as it relates to a trail crew
Tasks to complete in advance of a project
Tool management and worksite safety

Trail Competencies

Crew Management
• Crew Recruitment
• Crew Management

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.

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Learning Credits and CEUs

Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.

American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.

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