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WHAT IS A PROGRAM LEADER?
Program leaders are responsible for facilitating program activities such as: duties, recreation, and mentoring high school student leaders. Program leaders provide training and mentorship to high school student leaders by creating a nurturing and safe learning environment. Program leaders are also responsible for providing written observations and evaluations for student leaders. Qualities important for a program leader are: reliability, accountability, approachable, team player, empathetic, good communicator, good problem solver, and be able to take care of oneself. Program leaders are also an integral component to child management on site, responsible for following the discipline procedures of Outdoor School. Program leaders support field instructors and student leaders on field study through teaching small groups, model teaching activities for student leaders and giving them information and tools to be better teachers and child managers. |
