Recreation facility management is a complex responsibility.
Professionals in this field are responsible for various types of
facilities--recreation centers, water parks and pools, playgrounds,
parks, fitness centers, sport complexes, and resorts--each with its
own set of goals and challenges. "Recreation Facility Management:
Design, Development, Operations, and Utilization" provides students
and new professionals with a basic understanding of recreation
facilities and prepares them to perform the duties required of a
recreation facility manager.
Part I of "Recreation Facility Management" offers a detailed
look at the foundations of the profession, including the defining
characteristics of recreation facility management and descriptions
of the duties of a recreation facility manager and the areas within
the facilities. Also featured are descriptions of the common indoor
and outdoor elements of facilities, including sites, spaces,
lighting, surfaces, utilities, landscaping, walkways, and parking
areas.
The remaining parts of the book detail the practical knowledge
and skills as well as tasks and processes required for managing
various types of recreation facilities. Readers will find these
features:
-A thorough discussion of the facility design and development
process, including needs assessment, planning, reading blueprints,
funding, the bid process, and construction
-Information on managing facility resources, including
equipment; financial issues, such as budgeting, taxes, fees and
charges, and donations; and human resources, including hiring,
training, and evaluating employees
-A detailed examination of facility utilization, including
safety and security, scheduling, maintenance, and emergencies and
emergency response
-A review of parks, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, and
ancillary spaces, including parking areas, showers and restrooms,
and child care areas
-Coverage of national industry standards and guidelines for
various types of facilities
Throughout the book readers will find examples from settings in
recreation, leisure, parks, and tourism that will help them apply
their knowledge to various types of recreation facilities.
"Recreation Facility Management" also includes access to an online
student resource (OSR) that will help students tie the information
in the book to practical matters on the job. The OSR contains
learning activities, forms from the files of actual facility
managers, worksheets, and Web links to help students further
explore the ideas found in the book.
"Recreation Facility Management" offers a practical introduction
to facility design, management, and maintenance for practicing or
future recreation professionals. This resource provides the
knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a successful facility
manager in any recreation setting.
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