It is all about the definition of leadership, types of leadership and the qualities of good recreational leaders.

1. LEADERSHIP

2. Definition of leadership
and recreational leader
Major leadership styles or
techniques
 Qualities of a good
recreation leader.

3. • Leading people
• Influencing people
• Commanding people
• Guiding people

4. LEADERSHIP
- ability to
influence a group
towards the
achievement of a

5. Autocratic
(Authoritarian)
Bureaucratic
Democratic
Coercive
Transactional
Transformational
Laissez-Faire

6. Autocratic (Authoritarian)
 Manager retains power
(classical approach)
 Manager is decision-
making authority
 Manager does not consult
employees for input
 Subordinates expected to
obey orders without
explanations
 Motivation provided
through structured rewards
and punishments

7. Bureaucratic Manager manages “by
the book¨
 Everything must be
done according to
procedure or policy
 If it isn’t covered by
the book, the manager
refers to the next level
above him or her

8. Democratic
 Often referred to as
participative style
 Keeps employees
informed
 Shares decision
making and problem
solving responsibilities
 “Coach” who has the
final say, but…
 Gathers information
from staff members
before making
decisions

9. Coercive
 Power from a person’s
authority to punish
 Most obvious types of
power a leader has.
 Good leaders use
coercive power only as a
last resort:
 In today’s sophisticated
and complex workplace,
excessive use of
coercive power
unleashes unpredictable
and destabilizing forces
which can ultimately
undermine the leader
using it.
You’re Fired!

10. Transactional
 Motivate followers by
appealing to their own
self-interest
 Motivate by the exchange
process.
 Focuses on the
accomplishment of tasks
& good worker
relationships in exchange
for desirable rewards.
 Encourage leader to
adapt their style and
behavior to meet
expectations of followers

11. Laissez-Faire
 Also known as the
“hands-off¨ style
 Little or no direction
 Gives followers as
much freedom as
possible
 All authority or power
is given to the
followers
 Followers must
determine goals, make
decisions, and resolve

12. Transformational
 Charismatic and
visionary
 Inspire followers to
transcend their self-
interest for the
organization
 Appeal to followers'
ideals and values
 Inspire followers to
think about problems
in new or different ways
 Common strategies
used to influence
followers include vision
and framing

13. What is
RECREATIO
N?
- something
people do to relax
or have fun.
- activities done
for enjoyment.

14. Recreational Leaders...
plan, organize and coordinate recreational,
cultural, and athletic activities for people
to enjoy in their leisure time.
They work in community centres, municipalities,
corporations, clubs and other similar public and
private institutions.
They are also found in correctional
institutes, homes for the elderly and
other facilities that recognize the
therapeutic aspects of recreation.

15. Desirable Qualities of Personality
A robust and healthy physique, physical energy
and vitality and a pleasing appearance.
Intelligence, mental alertness and fine
knowledge.
Wholesome temperament and disposition, and
well-controlled emotional response.
Good character & confidence

16. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Thorough knowledge of first aid.
Good knowledge of recreation theory and practices.
Ability to stimulate and hold the interest of the
participants.
Ability to get along well with others.
Creativity and reliability

17. KNOWLEDGEof...
Common sports, games
and recreation activities
appropriate for all ages
Rules and techniques of
common sports and
games
Basic record keeping
practices.

18. SKILLS in...
Planning and organizing program
elements
Prioritizing and handling multiple
program tasks
Following oral and written directions
Communicating and acting effectively
with co-workers, supervisors, users and
participants and the general public
sufficient to exchange or convey
information and to receive work
direction.

19. Three Professional
Qualifications
General Education
Program
Special Professional
Training
Experience and
Maturity

20. “LEADERSHIP IS A VERB, NOT A NOUN. IT IS AN
ATTRIBUTE THAT CAN BE DEFINED BY WHAT WE
DO AND NOT BY THE ROLE WE ASSUME”
MS. NECEL S. ASILO
MAT-PE