Anybody working in sport management will be involved in the operation of a sports facility at some point in their career. It is a core professional competency at the heart of successful sport business.?Sport Facility Operations Management?is a comprehensive and engaging textbook which introduces cutting-edge concepts in facilities and operations management, including practical guidance from professional facility managers.
Now in a fully revised and updated second edition-which introduces new chapters on capital investment and operational decision-making-the book covers all fundamental aspects of sport facility operations management from a global perspective, including:
ownership structures and financing options
planning, design, and construction processes
organizational and human resource management
financial and operations management
legal concerns
marketing management and event planning
risk assessment and security planning
benchmarking and performance management
Each chapter contains newly updated real-world case studies and discussion questions, innovative 'Technology Now!' features and step-by-step guidance through every element of successful sport facilities and operations management, while an expanded companion website offers lecture slides, a sample course syllabus, a bank of multiple-choice and essay questions, glossary flashcards links to further reading, and appendices with relevant supplemental documentation.
With a clear structure running from planning through to the application of core management disciplines,?Sport Facility Operations Management?is essential reading for any sport management course.
'A comprehensive, international overview and survey of best perspectives and practices in the increasingly important field of stadium operations. ?The authors blend theory with extensive examples and case studies to illustrate how today's sport facility operations manager can best maintain security and manage risk in spectator environments; plan and administer large-scale sporting events; and operationalize decision-making, marketing, and human resources practices unique to sports facilities. ?The strength of this book lies in its international scope ? Recommended. Lower and upper-division undergraduates; two year programs; professionals.' - J. Newman, CHOICE magazine.
