Monday, May 3rd to Thursday, May 6th
Todays recreation workers must have a clear understanding of current law and regulations, legal expectations and limitations within the context of a recreation environment. This course is intended for recreation staff responsible for the daily maintenance, operation and management of recreation programs and facilities. It will provide participants with an overview of the myriad of laws, regulations, codes and the moral and ethical expectations of the public, and provincial and federal regulatory agencies. We will examine the case study of the mythical town of Any Where, Ontario, how it operates and how it deals with its many problems. Participants will develop solutions and recommendations to reduce this small towns risk of liability. We will use role playing, group work, mock council, mock trials and engaging discourse to raise awareness of our role in reducing our employers exposure to liability.
Instructor: Greg Wright, Manager of Community Services, Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
