Staff Training
Ongoing education and training helps municipal recreation staff at all levels develop the skills and confidence needed to deliver inclusive programs and services that welcome persons with disabilities. Effective staff training should be planned, partner-driven, and designed for real-world learning and autonomy.
The strategies below are meant to support coaches, fitness leaders, recreation staff, and administrators in training their staff to be better prepared to support persons with disabilities. There are many evidence-informed practices to develop and implement staff training that considers persons with disabilities. For the purposes of this Guide, they are divided into these three groups:
Planning
Here, you will find tips for first steps to take when planning and preparing for staff training that focuses on supporting persons with disabilities.
Content
This section describes how to create staff training content that is inclusive to persons with disabilities.
Design and Delivery
Here, you will find strategies to create and implement staff training to better support persons with disabilities.
