For twelve years, I worked as an Educational Assistant, spending the first four years in secondary school and the last eight in an elementary setting. After over a decade in the education sector, I knew it was time for a change. In January 2024, I took a leap and pursued the role of Youth Centre Assistant with the Township of Clearview . The following September I enrolled in the Recreation and Leisure Services Program at Georgian College . I am now in my second year of studi
Whether as camp counsellors, lifeguards, or fitness instructors, early-career parks and recreation professionals are looked to as experts in health, wellness, safety, and so much more. Why then do so many of us feel like we're imposters, faking it, or not 'good enough'?
