Capability
This assignment will serve to further clarify my roles and responsibilities within my departments. I am the head of two departments at Natchez Trace Youth Academy – the Athletic Department and the Recreation Department. I have been given the unique opportunity to design both departments as reflections of my vision. It is a task that I am up for; moreover, it is a task that fills me with enthusiasm. Exercises in this course will undoubtedly help me to sculpt not only the vision, but also the means by which said vision shall be actualized.
In the first portion of this week’s assignment, I am to assess my capabilities in: (1) knowledge of job duties, (2) communication skills, (3) technical skills, and (4) any other skills needed …show more content…
As the Athletic Director and Recreation Coordinator, I have two distinct capacities, neither of which has been defined. There are obvious duties that accompany these positions, and in those tasks, I am knowledgeable and efficient. Examples of these duties include, but are not limited to: submitting recreational calendars for each dorm, coordinating various fitness classes, coordinating recreational and community service outings, planning reward activities for upper-level students, scheduling basketball games and track meets, and planning sports banquets.
For the Recreation and Athletic departments to evolve, I must devote my time and energy toward creating new systems and structures needed for the departments’ success. I have developed some of the recreational systems in place today; furthermore, I am solely responsible for the existence of our Athletic Department. These accomplishments are noteworthy but pale in comparison to the departments I have envisioned for our youth. The visions of which I speak are theoretical in nature; therefore, it is crucial that I define more closely specific details of the visions in order for me to gain a clearer understanding of my …show more content…
Developing strategies and systems for operations, accountability, and future growth is a skill that I hold in high regard. I am eager to discover and implement favorite processes for improvement. Technical Skills Motivation Score = 10
When I think of areas of my job that require improvement, communication is a priority. Communication is a vital component to collaboration, and collaboration is a vital component to success. I am fortunate enough to work with some talented individuals who take their jobs very seriously. In my observations, effective communication habits separate the very good from the ordinary. Communication Skills Motivation Score = 9
Developing a knowledge-base for my job responsibilities is a task that I tackle on a daily basis. It is an evolving process with some hits and some misses. I am feverishly attempting to eliminate the misses but understand they will occur. The Recreation and Athletic Departments could remain status-quo, and I could be satisfied with mediocrity; instead I choose to continue to develop systems and push the envelope. Knowledge of Job Duties Skills Motivation Score = 10
Overall Motivation Score = 9
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