Suncoast Chapter - Florida Trail Association

Activity Leaders

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What is an Activity Leader?
 
Like all Florida Trail Association members, an activity leader is a VOLUNTEER. Activity leaders volunteer to lead activities in which they are especially interested and are especially well-qualified to lead. In order to lead activities that are published in the Footprint or the Footnote, a member must be certified by the state Florida Trail Association.
An FTA activity leader is selected by other experienced activity leaders who are familiar with the candidate's abilities. Two certified activity leaders may recommend those persons participating in FTA activities who exhibit mature judgement, leadership qualities, good wildlands ethics and skills, and an understanding of FTA purposes and goals.

Prior to certification as an activity leader, the association requests that a candidate:
  1. Regularly take part in leadership workshops which include Florida Trail policies, practices, and skills.
  2. Participate as a Co-Leader-In-Training in the planning and execution of at least two activities led by at least two different activity leaders.
  3. Be recommended by those two activity leaders.
 
When certified, the new activity leader's name is added to the state-wide roster of FTA activity leaders.
 
The activity leader undertakes certain responsibilities for the activity:
  1. Scheduling the activity in cooperation with the chapter activity coordinator.
  2. Becoming familiar with the territory, usually by doing a pre-hike scouting trip.
  3. Providing for each participant to register on a sign-in list, ensuring that all non-members sign the Assumption of Risk form, holding the leader, FTA, and landowners harmless from claims and liability.
  4. Maintaining an acceptable speed for the group, with adequate breaks.
  5. Keeping the group together.
  6. Offering assistance as needed.
  7. Submitting a post-activity report to the chapter activity coordinator.
 
If you participate in a Florida Trail activity, please tell the leader if you leave before its conclusion. After you have enjoyed several activities, you too might volunteer to be an activity leader. Just let your leader or the chapter activity chair know.
 

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