Campus Recreational Sports: Managing Employees, Programs, Facilities, and Services

Management of campus recreational sport facilities has expanded in both scope and complexity in the 21st century. Today’s state-of-the-art recreation and sport facilities offer high-end amenities for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Managing these diverse and complicated programs and facilities requires knowledge of operations, client services, and industry standards. Campus Recreational Sports: Managing Employees, Programs, Facilities, and Services addresses the unique skill set and knowledge base required of today’s campus recreation and sport facility manager. This reference offers current and aspiring professionals a comprehensive and practical discussion of campus recreation management. Chapters covering foundational topics of budgeting, marketing, assessment, risk management, and management of personnel, facilities, and services are complemented by current topics in technology, programming, and community building. Developed by the NIRSA, Campus Recreational Sports offers the latest industry guidelines and best practices based on the knowledge, expertise, and experience of leading campus recreation professionals across the nation. Both current and future professionals can rely on Campus Recreational Sports for guidance in the management of indoor and outdoor recreation and sport facilities. Contents Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Evolution of Campus Recreational Sports: Adapting to the Age of Accountability Doug Franklin Defining Campus Recreational Sports in a Changing World Learning and the Age of Accountability Evolution in Campus Recreational Sports: Adaptation in a Changing World Organizational Fit and Location Issues and Trends Summary References Glossary Chapter 2. A Career in Campus Recreational Sports Sarah E. Hardin Growth of the Profession Campus Recreational Sports as a Career Professional Preparation Educational Credentials Opportunities to Attain Professional Skills Lifelong Learning: Professional Development Opportunities Principles of the Profession Summary References Glossary Chapter 3. Relationships in Campus Recreation: Professional, Institutional, and Community Doug Franklin Interpersonal Relationships Intradepartmental Relationships Interdepartmental and Intra-Institutional Relationships Community Relationships Professional Relationships Summary References Glossary Chapter 4. Budgeting and Internal Controls Maureen McGonagle What Is a Budget? Budget Development Budget Submission and Approval Budget Management Internal Controls Summary Glossary Chapter 5. Marketing Evelyn Kwan Green, Aaron Hill, and Bradley Hunt Program Promotion Marketing Plan Sponsorship Solicitation E-Marketing Branding Summary Resources References Glossary Chapter 6. Assessment in Campus Recreational Sports Jacqueline R. Hamilton Defining Terms History of Assessment Contemporary Issues in Assessment Standards of Comparison Types and Areas of Assessment Methodology and Research Design Dissemination of Information Justification Assessment Resources Summary References Glossary Chapter 7. Risk Management Jeff Sessine Principles of Risk Management Managing Risk Training Response Environment Equipment Documentation Summary References Glossary Chapter 8. Technology for the Recreation Practitioner Robert L. Frye and José H. Gonzalez Making the Right Selection New Technology in Facility Management New Technology in Sports and Fitness Equipment Using Marketing Technology Using Technology in Staff Development Summary Glossary References Chapter 9. Personnel Stephen Kampf Types of Recreation Employees Hiring Employee Training Evaluation Motivation Certification Summary Glossary References Chapter 10. Program Planning Using a Student Learning Approach Julia Wallace Carr Step 1: Determine Priorities Step 2: Develop Outcomes Step 3: Develop Initiatives and Interventions Step 4: Develop Measureable Outcomes Step 5: Conduct Initiatives and Interventions Steps 6 and 7: Conduct Assessment and Evaluation and Then Revise, Maintain, or Terminate Summary Glossary References Chapter 11. Facilities Gordon M. Nesbitt Facility Types Standards and Guidelines Scheduling Staffing Maintenance Summary References Glossary Chapter 12. Services William F. Canning and Jennifer R. de-Vries Membership Equipment Checkout and Rentals Child Care and Babysitting Food Service Athletic Training Massage Summary Glossary Chapter 13. Special Events Gordon M. Nesbitt Feasibility Study Financial Planning Staffing Plans Rules and Officials Plans Risk, Emergency, and Crisis Plans Registration Plans Scheduling Facilities Equipment, Uniforms, and Supplies Awards Food Service Plans Transportation Plans Housing Plans Promotion Plans Communication Plans Event Evaluation Plan Summary References Glossary Index About NIRSA About the Contributors Audiences Reference for campus recreation professionals. Text for NIRSA and recreation professors for use in courses discussing recreation and sport facility management in general and campus recreation and sport facility management.

• ISBN: 9780736063821
• Editorial: HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS
• Encuadernacion: Tela
• Páginas: 264
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2015
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