Crew Management

Crew Management Skills Include:

Crew Recruitment

Perform inclusive and proactive recruitment and hiring (i.e., hiring beyond basic knowledge, skills, and abilities) of diverse crew members and staff

Implement a training program that provides crew members with the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that are necessary for high quality trail operations, the implementation of trail management goals, safe operations, overall effectiveness and team engagement

Crew Management

Schedule, assign specific tasks and general duties, ensure appropriate safety and operational equipment is assigned, and provide overall management of personnel in carrying out assigned project work

Jobsite Safety

Ensure a safe jobsite by conducting task- and site-specific hazard analysis, identifying and mitigating risks, demonstrating situational awareness, and responding to safety incidents

Performance Management

Create and utilize a systematic approach (criteria for evaluation) for oversight of personnel and volunteers to ensure skills, knowledge, and behaviors meet standards for high quality trail operations, the implementation of trail management goals, safe operations, and overall effectiveness

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Documents and Media for Crew Management

Trail Skills College Course Curriculum

To help our volunteers succeed in their trail work, PCTA collaborated with many partners to develop a Trail Skills College curriculum.

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently published version includes the original 2008 content, along with updated photos and formatting.

SCA Leader Teams Handbook

This handbook defines the role of the SCA and the Programs’ policies and guidelines. It is to be referred to and followed. There are three sections- general information, a section specifically for the Leader Team Crew Leader, and a section…

Youth Conservation Corps Reference Manual: A Coordinator’s Guide

This handbook is intended to provide consistency among the National Park Service (NPS) units responsible for implementing the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and to offer guidance for establishing and operating the YCC throughout the NPS.

Bike Parks: IMBA's Guide to New School Trails

This book examines all phases of planning, designing, building, and operating these facilities, with real-world success stories and multiple essays provided by leaders in the field.

Managing Mountain Biking

Managing Mountain Biking is IMBA's guide to overcoming user conflict, minimizing environmental impact, managing risk, and providing technically challenging riding for all levels.

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Trail Skills Training Library

Recorded Trainings for Crew Management

Turning Trail Work Into Measurable Impact

This webinar introduces a new approach to stewardship operations, one that connects field work directly to measurable outcomes.

Center Pier Wilderness Bridge Construction

Successful plans and construction tools used to construct multiple span bridges (20 - 60' in length) with center piers in the backcountry with the intention to inspire groups that they DO have the skills in house to construct these structures…

Powersports Industry Provides Free "Safe and Responsible Use" Tools and Messaging

Learn about the many ways you can help promote OHV safety and responsible riding practices on trails and the resources that are available to OHV enthusiasts.

Moab Trail Ambassador Program: Education and Promotion of Responsible Recreation

An in-depth exploration of the key components involved in creating and managing a Trail Ambassador Program.

Forging the Future for Trail Technicians: What We’ve Learned, What’s Next, and Why It Matters

Learn about the creation of the Trail Technician Level 1 certification and their curriculum—now a national benchmark for workforce development.

Volunteer Trail Builders: How to Attract Them and Retain Their Involvement Over the Years

This webinar will dive into what really works on the ground to cultivate a thriving volunteer culture, one that fuels trail stewardship and strengthens community connections.

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Further Education