Description
Book SynopsisRecreation Facility Management, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, is the fundamental text for students and new professionals who will manage a recreational facility. It outlines essential responsibilities and prepares readers to perform the duties of a manager for various types of facilities—ranging from recreation and aquatic centers, playgrounds, and parks to fitness centers, golf courses, and sport complexes—each with its own unique set of goals and challenges.
Recreation Facility Management begins by defining the characteristics and expectations of the profession. It discusses the facility design and development process, including assessing needs, planning, reading blueprints, and securing funding. Topics such as facility resource management, financial issues, and human resources are explored in depth. The text then tackles strategies for utilizing facilities in a safe and efficient manner, addressing safety and security, maintenance, and eme
Table of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Recreation Facility ManagementChapter 1. Understanding Recreation Facility Management
Chapter 2. Managing Recreation Facilities
Part II. Design and Development of Recreation FacilitiesChapter 3. Assessment
Chapter 4. Planning
Chapter 5. Designing Ancillary Spaces and Core Product Extensions
Chapter 6. Designing Recreation Facilities and Reading Blueprints
Chapter 7. Funding and the Bid Process
Chapter 8. Constructing Recreation Facilities
Part III. Resources for Recreation Facility ManagementChapter 9. Managing Equipment
Chapter 10. Managing Finances
Chapter 11. Managing Employees
Part IV. Utilization of Recreation FacilitiesChapter 12. Circulation, Safety, Control, and Security
Chapter 13. Coordinating and Scheduling
Chapter 14. Maintenance
Chapter 15. Emergencies and Emergency Responses
Part V. Types of Recreation FacilitiesChapter 16. Parks and Playground Facilities
Chapter 17. Aquatic Facilities
Chapter 18. Recreational Sport Facilities
Appendix A. Professional Associations
Appendix B. Accredited Academic Programs
