Sport facility operations management - Eric C Schwarz

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 Managementis 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 Managementis essential reading for any sport management course.