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Such experience must have given an understanding and appreciation of the various
activities conducted on the playgrounds, in service clubs and community centers; a
familiarity with methods of planning, equipping, and maintaining play areas and.facili-
ties; an ability to organize people in recreation activities and to train volunteer
leaders; an ability to interpret and discuss recreation problems with lay and profes-
sional groups.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The recreation director must have an outgoing friendly personality, a sense of humor,
dignity, poise, and maturity. He must have executive, supervisory, and leadership ability.
He must have a high degree of enthusiasm, originality, and flexibility. He must have
racial and religious understanding and accept military regulations. He must be able to
recognize and accept the fact that Red Cross represents the public in the service to the
military bases. He must be able to work harmoniously with other members of the Red Cross
staff. He mist have those qualities of appearance, intellect, integrity, and personality
which will enable him to work with the Army personnel and maintain their respect and con-
fidence.

THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS

WASHINGTON, D. C.