January 17-19, 2019
Learn about new career opportunities in the field of collegiate recreation through informational sessions and presentations in a supportive learning environment.
Presentation Proposals & Topics
This year’s theme: “The Power of You”
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Submit a Presentation Proposal
The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is December 14, 2018.
Awards
David Davenport
2018 Herman Williams Award recipient
Herman Williams Founders Outstanding Service Award
Learn about the award honoring innovative leadership toward the achievement of substantial improvements of minorities in the field of collegiate recreation.
Preconference Activities
Coming soon
Mock Interviews & Résumé Critiques
As with every skill you’ve ever learned, you have to learn a technique and then practice, practice, practice!
A mock interview will not only help you perfect your technique, but it will also allow you to get valuable feedback and coaching on your performance. Working with a professional and getting feedback on your performance in a mock interview is similar to working with a sports coach to learn how to improve your game — both will enable you to learn where your strengths lie and where you may need work to improve your performance.
Time spent practicing will assist you greatly in either situation. An added bonus to preparing and practicing is the self-confidence you will gain.
In today’s competitive job market, you must be prepared and in top shape.
As job seekers, majority of the time, your first interview is generally a phone interview. The sole purpose of phone interviews is for the organization to:
- Fill in missing information or details from your resume’ or application
- Gauge how interested you are in the position
- To ensure that you understand the primary job responsibilities
- To reduce the candidate pool and pursue candidates that appear to potentially be a good fit
The committee has decided to create a phone interview environment. A rubric will be created that will enable the interviewers to grade the interviewees on specific criterions on a 5-point grading scale.
Information about signing up as an interviewee or interviewer will be coming soon.
If you’re interested in participating in or conducting a mock interview, please contact Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference Committee Programming Chair Charles Judkins.
Those interested in participating as interviewees need to submit his or her resume to Charles Judkins by January 7, 2019.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waller – Prairie View
Stay at the Rec!
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is offering a free lodging option for students to stay the night in the recreation center. PVAMU will have one group exercise studio male participants and a separate room for females. Space is limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Tony "TD" Daniels.
Rate
- Single King Room – $99.99 +tax
- Double Queen Rooms – $104.99 +tax
Reservations
Attendees can make reservations online using the event code ERS, or as preferred by the hotel, by calling 936-372-3700 and requesting the ERSL Conference group rate. Reservations need to be made no later than Tuesday, December 25, 2018 to confirm the discounted group rate.
NIRSA encourages all Conference attendees to reserve their hotel accommodations within the NIRSA room block. NIRSA relies on strong room block usage to secure ample meeting space, increase negotiation leverage for future institutes, and offset event expenses.
Looking for a roommate? The best way to match with a roommate is to post that you are looking for one in the 2019 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference Connect Community; once registered you’ll be added to the community.
Shuttle Schedule
***All shuttle transportation is between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and the trip takes approximately 1-hour***
- The shuttle will pick up at IAH Airport from the Terminal A Shuttle Stop; it is on the same level as baggage claim.
Wednesday, January 16
Pick up from IAH
2:00pm & 6:00pm
Thursday, January 17
Pick up from IAH
11:00am & 2:00pm
Saturday, January 19
Pick up from PVAMU
1:00pm
Sunday, January 20
Pick up from the host hotel – Holiday Inn Express
12:00pm
Sign-ups need to be placed by Friday, January 4, 2019—space is limited so sign-up today!
Engage
*Access to this event Connect community is only available for registered attendees.
Volunteer
With Service as one of our association’s strategic values, the 2019 ERSL Conference presents its attendees with volunteer opportunities in order to serve during the conference. Session monitors and registration managers are the two volunteer positions that this conference offers over its three days in Florida. Through this act of service, volunteers will be able to interact and connect with colleagues, get involved in very important capacities, and assist in the overall operation and success of the conference.
Please contact Corbin Ross if you are interested in volunteering during the 2019 ERSL Conference, or for more details.