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Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is excited to be creating a new Recreation Leadership Training Program! When completed, this new program will serve as a recognized standard for frontline recreation leaders, particularly those leading programs for children and youth. 

Through funding from the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH), Recreation Nova Scotia has engaged J. Griffin Consulting, in partnership with Ready4 Consulting, as the lead consultant team. Led by Jillian Griffin, the team brings over 40 years of combined experience in recreation leadership training, adult education, inclusive program design, and sector engagement across Nova Scotia.

Deliverables and Project Timeline

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Training developed for the Recreation Sector, by the Sector in Nova Scotia!

Sector Survey

Complete this survey to help shape this training. From frontline staff/programmers to managers/directors; if you’ve worked in a recreation setting within the past 12 months we want to hear from you!

Focus Groups

Focus group sessions will be held in person throughout the Province and virtually starting in November.

During these sessions, four key areas will be explored:
  1. What should fall under a Provincial Training versus what should be handled within each organization.
  2. Core competencies needed across the sector, especially for staff supporting children and youth.
  3. Practical and accessible ways to deliver training, including timing, format, and supports.
  4. Validation of the sector’s top training priorities, based on what you’re seeing in your programs and communities
South Shore/Valley Focus Group
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
Time: 10am - 1:30pm (30 minute lunch break, lunch will be provided)
Location: Louis Millet Community Complex, 9489 Commercial St, New Minas, NS B4N 3E9
Halifax Region
Date: Thursday, December 18th
Time: 10am - 1:30pm (30 minute lunch break, lunch will be provided)
Location: St. Andrew's Community Centre, 3380 Barnstead Ln, Halifax, NS B3L 2B8
Fundy/Highland Regions
Date: Wednesday, January 7th
Time: 10am - 1:30pm (30 minute lunch break, lunch will be provided)
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 40 Douglas Street, Truro, B2N 4C8
RSVP: Email Alan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a registration form
Cape Breton/Strait Region
Thank you to everyone who attended this session on November 27th. 
Recreation Nova Scotia Conference Planning Session

Thanks to everyone who participated in our session at the Recreation Nova Scotia Conference in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Your participation was greatly appreciated and will have an impact on the final result of this project. 

Steering Committe

  • Misty James- Municipality of Barrington​
  • Laura Jacobs - Town of Kentville​
  • Shawna Shirle - Halifax Regional Municipality​
  • Debby Smith - Community Rep​
  • Debbie Bauld - Communtiy Rep​
  • Kate MacDonald- EXCEL Halifax Regional Centre for Education​
  • Mike Hudson - Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage​
  • Laura Swaine - YWCA​
  • Heather Brennan- Strait Regional Centre for Education​
  • Kerri Jack - Recreation Nova Scotia​
  • Alan MacKeigan - Recreation Nova Scotia
  • Graham Mounsey - Recreation Nova Scotia