Supervision is a fundamental principle of outdoor leadership. It is as simple as placing yourself in a location where you can act to prevent an unwanted situation from occurring. Proper supervision can help you reduce accidents, make your outdoor activities safer and reduce liability. This session introduces three types of supervision: general, specific and transitory supervision. It applies these concepts to practical outdoor situations using case studies and group discussion. The basics are simple and straightforward. The question is whether the outdoor leader is applying these principles to what they are doing. Several outdoor legal cases hinged on improper supervision. Whether you are new to outdoor leadership or an experienced outdoor leader, this session helps you to answer the question whether what you are doing is what you should be doing.
Dr. Kauffman is a Professor Emeritus at Frostburg State University. A whitewater boater, he currently serves on the ACA Board of Directors. He taught in the Adventure Sports program and led multi-day Everglade trips. He earned three CINE Golden Eagle Awards for boating safety videos... Read More →