Aquatics and Recreation Victoria launches leadership program for emerging professionals

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced the launch of a new leadership program, EMERGENT, a dynamic professional development program for emerging aquatic and recreation professionals.

ARV’s vision for EMERGENT is to develop leaders from across the sector who have the passion and drive to contribute to the growth and success of the sector across Victoria, establishing a reputation for excellence nationally.

Explaining that the program is designed to grow the next generation of industry leaders, ARV Chief Executive, Kathy Parton stated “ARV is excited to provide the opportunity for emerging leaders to develop new leadership skills, behaviours and mindsets to navigate complex leadership and industry challenges and shape the future of our industry. ARV is excited to work with aspiring leaders who are committed to driving organisational success and positively impacting the Victorian aquatic and recreation industry.”

The goals and objectives of EMERGENT are to:

• Develop collective leadership within the sector

• Build the future of the Aquatics and Recreation industry

• Provide a practical learning and development opportunity for industry leaders

• Provide candidates with the tools and frameworks they need to be more impactful and influential leaders

• Enhance personal and team effectiveness

• Connect current and emerging leaders with senior industry mentors with proven leadership experience and impact within the sector to encourage knowledge sharing and foster succession planning

• Enhance networking opportunities across the sector

EMERGENT will be facilitated by Ministry of Leadership bounder and Chief Executive, Dale Monk.

With a mix of private mentoring sessions, leadership workshops and industry masterclasses, EMERGENT will teach future leaders in the aquatic and recreation industry how to maximise impact and drive organisational success across multiple teams and functions.

The 2022 intake of EMERGENT is exclusively limited to 25 participants.

Click here for more information and to learn more about the program’s eligibility criteria, requirements and application process.

Applications for the inaugural program close on 11th March 2022.