Athletic Director's Desk Reference 2nd edition

"This applied reference includes management tips, planning tools, and policies for athletic administrators. Designed primarily as a reference for intercollegiate athletic program administrators, high school athletic administrators, courses in athletic administrations and libraries"--
For collegiate and high school athletic administrators, this resource offers management tips, including factual information, problem-solving strategies, and suggestions; planning tools like strategic, action, and professional development plans; and online resources (on the companion website): educational resources to educate staff members, student-athletes, and others; sample policies and procedures; sample forms, letters, and job descriptions; evaluation instruments to assess employee job performance and program content; and risk assessments. Chapters cover management tips and planning tools for developing a leadership style and philosophy; the governance of the athletic program; vision, mission, and goals; operational structure; office operations, finance, and budgeting; managing staff; ethics, rules compliance, and professional conduct; student-athlete support programs; sports medicine and athletic training programs; diversity, inclusion, and nondiscrimination; team administration; event management and scheduling; revenue acquisition and fundraising; communications, media relations, and promotions; and facilities and operations. The authors are sports management consultants. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Athletic Director’s Desk Reference, Second Edition, is the most authoritative and comprehensive resource available for collegiate and interscholastic athletic administrators. It guides program administrators in navigating their increasingly complex roles in athletic programs of any size.
Athletic Director’s Desk Reference, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, is the most comprehensive resource available for collegiate and high school athletic administrators. Expert leadership advice and practical tools guide administrators in successfully navigating increasingly complex roles in athletic programs of any size.With more than 75 combined years of experience as athletic program administrators, coaches, and consultants, the authors deliver an engaging narrative and professional insights for athletic directors of all levels. The modern demands on athletic programs and evolving safety and culture issues are reflected in this updated edition, with new content on Title IX compliance, social media communications, planning tools for budgets, cost-saving strategies, revenue generating opportunities, student-athlete mental health, concussion protocols, athletes’ rights, Esports, and more.Offering a solid foundation of information every athletic director needs to know, plus clear advice on day-to-day operations, this essential resource can be used as an immediate practical guide through the real-world issues typically encountered by every athletic director. An extended table of contents provides an outline of the book elements so athletic directors can quickly find relevant tools within the book and easily reference the corresponding online materials, enabling administrators to confront issues and lead with confidence.Throughout the book, management tips deliver professional advice, foundational information, problem-solving strategies, and suggestions for management of employees, programs, events, and facilities. Planning tools provide specific steps and considerations to take when developing strategic plans, action plans, professional development plans, and governance systems.More than 300 documents are delivered through HKPropel. These valuable time-saving resources can be downloaded and customized to suit the needs of any athletic program. Educational resources can be used for teaching and motivating staff, campus constituents, volunteers, and student athletes. Evaluation instruments and risk assessments help today's athletic administrators assess job performance, evaluate program contents, identify risks, and prevent litigation. Policies and forms are easily modified, enabling athletic directors to produce effective policies and procedures that meet their unique needs while saving significant time.The advice and tools in Athletic Director’s Desk Reference allow professionals to turn theory into immediate practice. The book addresses all the various policy, procedure, and system needs required for becoming an efficient and effective athletic director overseeing a successful athletic program.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.