Leisure Services Management Paperback 2nd Edition

Amy R. Hurd

Leisure Services Management, 2nd Edition prepares students for the challenges they ll face as working as recreation and leisure managers. The text outlines the essential knowledge and skills successful managers need to help students build competencies by encouraging them to think as managers. The text begins by presenting a firm foundation of competency-based management. Students learn what management is, what the role of a manager is and how their work can affect agencies and customers. Students are also introduced to the specific management areas such as marketing, financial management, human resources, employee development, communication and evaluation. This brand new second edition has been updated to include new sidebars, real world examples, international perspectives and exam preparation. The text also comes with a web study guide which includes links to sample forms that leisure managers use on a daily basis. The web study guide also helps students build their knowledge of the different content areas, applying the information learned to their current work environment or future position. The competency-driven approach of Leisure Services Management 2nd Edition, assists in gaining the knowledge and practicing the skills needed to begin a career in leisure management. Bolstered by the practical information in this text, new managers can contribute to the success of their organisation as they enjoy the challenges and rewards of their new position.

1492557110

9781492557111

English

Human Kinetics Publishers

07-Mar-19

Amy Hurd is a professor of recreation and park administration at Illinois State University. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in management with an emphasis on marketing, human resources and finance. As a practitioner, Hurd worked as a sspecial events coordinator and as the marketing director for the park district in Champaign, Illinois. Robert Barcelona serves as an associate professor at the University of New Hampshire. Barcelona s research interests focus on the intersection of sport and physical activity, youth development and community recreation management. He also works closely with community recreation and sport organizations on issues pertaining to master planning, strategic planning, and program evaluation. Jo An Zimmermann is an associate professor at Texas State University. Zimmermann teaches courses related to administration, finance and marketing. As a practitioner, Zimmermann worked as recreation manager for the park district of Oak Park in Illinois. She has presented and written on management and administrative roles in parks and recreation, including authoring chapters in textbooks.

Jo An M. Zimmerman

Janet Ready

Amy Hurd

2nd Edition

Robert Barcelona

Jo An Zimmermann