LHU Recreation Management

05/10/2023

A super employment opportunity in the PA State Parks:
Fort Hunter Park Manager
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation
Harrisburg, PA
www.forthunter.org [forthunter.org]
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Park Manager at Fort Hunter Park. The main objective of the employee in this role is to direct and administer the operation and maintenance of Fort Hunter Park and Fort Hunter Conservancy, including buildings, grounds, and collections. This individual manages the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the park. They recruit, instruct, and direct a staff of full and/or part-time employees and an important corps of volunteers. The employee in this position is responsible for but not limited to performing the following essential functions: Administers the day-to-day operations of park and collections; supervises the park staff and handles any related personnel issues; works with the Director to formulate Fort Hunter Park and Fort Hunter Conservancy goals, policies, programs, procedures, and planning instruments; develops liaisons with local and regional educational institutions, plans and assists in the mounting, narrating and ex*****on of exhibits; develops outside sources of income including grants; leads in oversight of educational programs; acts as a department oversight and liaison to the Friends of Fort Hunter and Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter, attending meetings and participating in events; assists Mansion Manager with operating, stocking, and staffing Museum shop, and establishing and maintaining associated financial records; assembles and conveys cash deposits; and performs monthly accounting, reports, and deposits of income. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The employee in this role is also responsible for but not limited to performing the following additional essential functions: interviews candidates for employment, orients new hires and counsels incumbents, as necessary; assists Director in preparation of annual budgets; prepares Friends of Fort Hunter and Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter budgets; schedules and sites regular and special programs, negotiates rental of park spaces establishing allowable uses and fees; disseminates policies governing uses of park; performs routine cleaning and ordering of building spaces; organizes and edits public relations materials including website; composes informational and developmental brochures for the park; works with the Friends of Fort Hunter to produce, edit, and publish the Friends Quarterly Newsletter and retains final editing responsibilities; works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, as necessary; works with the Operations & Maintenance Manager, Director, and Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter (where applicable) to manage park building structures and natural resources; assists in planning, funding for, and accessing future construction, renovation, and maintenance projects; and performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Masters degree preferred.
Four years' experience at similar institution.

Other Requirements
Attends meetings, training or in-services as required.
Operates park equipment and vehicles as needed to perform job.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
The position closes online on 5/18/23. Interested candidates can apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dauphincounty/jobs/4028273/fort-hunter-park-manager [governmentjobs.com]

Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Park Manager at Fort Hunter Park.  The main objective of the employee in this role is to direct and administer the operation and maintenance of Fort Hunter Park and Fort Hunter Conservancy, including...

10/20/2021

An exciting job opportunity for Recreation Therapists at the Center for Discovery in upstate New York. This arrived in my email today. Applications accepted now and started as soon as possible.

They are currently looking for another full-time recreation therapist to join their team. They currently employ a five-person recreation team that falls within the Integrated Arts Department. This department also includes board certified music therapists (7), therapeutic dance teachers (2), a creative arts therapist and a horticulture specialist.

For some additional, general background information: The Center for Discovery®, designated as a Center of Excellence by the New York State Department of Health and Office of People With Developmental Disabilities, is a major research and specialty center that offers residential, medical, clinical and special education programs as well as world-class Music and Creative Arts Therapy, Adapted Physical Education, and a biodynamic agricultural program among other unique services. Located on 1,500 acres of land in the Mid-Hudson Region, less than two hours from New York City, The Center has become a magnet institution where individuals from around the region and world travel to receive highly advanced care and access to groundbreaking research and treatment for a myriad of complex conditions. The Center has a long history of innovation in curriculum development, program implementation, and assistive technology, leading to significant breakthroughs and life-changing opportunities.

Each year, The Center serves 1,200 children and adults from across New York State and beyond. Growing from 25 employees in 1980 to over 1,700 employees in 2020, The Center is the largest private sector employer in Sullivan County, New York. Over the last seven years, The Center for Discovery® has generated $1.075 billion of economic impact for the State of New York. For more information please visit our website at www.thecenterfordiscovery.org.

To apply for this position, you must inform your supervisor, complete a request for change in status form, submit
your most current resume and then contact People Operations, Ext. 8304 or [email protected]
Deadline - 10/22/21 which means soon.

05/23/2021

May 15, 2021
LHU Recreation Management Department and Curricular Tracks Proposed for Elimination in the PASSHE Integration
Dear LHU Recreation Management Alumni – As many of you may have read, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is in the process of restructuring and integrating PASSHE Universities. The Northeastern Integration Plan includes Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Bloomsburg. As part of the integration process, the LHU Recreation Management Department and tracks of study were eliminated from the curricular offerings proposed in the Northeastern Integration Program Array proposed by the Chancellor and Provosts.
It is important to note that we have been ensured that students currently in the department will be able to complete the degree in which they are registered.
As faculty, current and former, we are asking for your support, advocacy, and expertise to help us continue to offer our curriculum. Many of you have excelled in your professional endeavors. We know that many of you continue to work in the field as service providers, administrators, and entrepreneurs. We also know that many of you used the skills, knowledge, and connections created during your time in the Recreation Management Department at LHU to follow professional pursuits in other directions.
It would be valuable if you could please take a moment to share your thoughts with administrators in the State System on the value and importance of your degree in Recreation Management at LHU. Whether your perspective comes from the need for programs that develop professionals to deliver essential park and recreation related services (parks, tourism, community recreation, inclusive programs, etc) that address the needs of Pennsylvania residents, Pennsylvania communities, and to effectively manage the vast natural resources in Pennsylvania; or to speak to the value of the Recreation Management curriculum and experiences as you pursued your professional and personal endeavors.
It might be helpful to know that in our proposals for the Northeastern Integration Program Array, the Recreation Management faculty proposed a Recreation Management degree program focused on Tourism and Event Management, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource Management, and Youth and Community Development with additional interdisciplinary certificate options in Event Management, Adventure Leadership, and Sustainable Tourism (would consist of 4-5 courses across multiple disciplines). Therapeutic Recreation and Fitness/Strength and Conditioning, if included in the integration, will be housed in Exercise Science.
We know that many of you are passionate about the Recreation Management Department and the experiences and relationships that guided you following graduation. Your voice is valuable and necessary. Please speak from your unique perspective whether it is about the personal value in the degree or the professional value in the degree. The public comment link is available through June 28th (60 days from April 28, 2021).
Public Comment | PA State System of Higher Education (passhe.edu)
or [email protected].
We are grateful for your support. We need to continue to be vigilant to ensure the continued existence of educational curriculums that effectively prepare professionals to ensure the delivery of quality services in the field and in life.
For additional information on the integration proposal and process:
Link to the Northeast Integration Proposed Program Array
https://community.lhup.edu/integration_programs.htm
PASSHE Information
https://www.passhe.edu/publiccomment/Pages/default.aspx
Public Comment | PA State System of Higher Education
PASSHE.EDU
Public Comment | PA State System of Higher Education

05/09/2020

A fun, pre-graduation zoom meeting for our spring 2020 Recreation Management Graduates. Congratulations. We are proud of you!

04/22/2020

Another way you can make a difference from home is to grow a garden!

You don’t need to have a huge space in your yard. Some vegetables and herbs grow great in pots! 🌎⤵

04/03/2020

https://www.facebook.com/groups/americantherapeuticrecreationassociation/permalink/10163156901225403/

04/03/2020

In the midst of isolation and social distancing, there are ways to find a little healing. Gardening can create a sense of therapeutic healing and positive emotion. Gardening and horticulture therapy can positively influence people's emotional state - active engagement, feelings of productivity and value, and the joy of playing in the dirt and watching beautiful things grow.

Gardening during a pandemic is for everyone, regardless of whether you live in an apartment or on a 100 acre ranch. Victory Gardens during WWII supplied homes with fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and Pandemic Gardens today can do the same. Gardening also gets you out in the fresh air (while res...

10/28/2019

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1680120298900043/permalink/2538877666357631/

Job at Stone Valley!

02/04/2019

Music is an essential therapeutic tool when working with older adults and many other diagnostic groups. It lives in our brains, our hearts and our souls and as a result is a powerful connection to us.

People with dementia are to be prescribed 'personal playlists' to alleviate symptoms thanks to a new 'Music for Dementia 2020' campaign

09/27/2018

Students in professional semester met with local agency representatives today to begin their semester-long grantwriting project. Here's two of the groups: