The sport and fitness sector – an introduction Chapter 14 Information Retrieved From: Rhys, M., & Oakley, B. (2008). The sport and fitness sector: An introduction. London: Routledge. The hidden work of a facility manager From storage areas to physical office spaces, a business needs to rely upon everything being in operating order to run smoothly. A facilities manager is the individual charged with taking care of the day-to-day maintenance, upgrades, and management of these systems. Facilities operations managers may run one or many locations, and they are generally responsible for ensuring everything to do with the physical infrastructure of the business. What does it take to run and operate a sport/fitness facility? Ensuring that the facility is operating as it should be on a daily basis Facility managers will need to complete daily inspections and communicate directly with decision-makers to ensure that the business is running smoothly every day.  For this reason, facility managers are generally highly visible and are frequently completing inspections. What sorts of inspections would be needed for a sports/fitness facility? Dealing with emergency issues that arise Facility managers will generally be involved in anything that breaches the safety, security, or usability of their facilities. Facility managers will often have contingency plans regarding what needs to be done in the event that certain situations occur, such as equipment breaking down unexpectedly. Formulating plans for the future In addition to ensuring that the facility is currently adequate, facility managers also need to make sure that the facility will continue to be so. Facility managers will need to project future requirements regarding the company, and will need to work closely with decision-makers to determine the best upgrade paths for equipment and infrastructure. Creating plans for replacements and repairs Management and maintenance go hand-in-hand. Facilities managers will also need to plan ahead for any necessary replacements and repairs, scheduling necessary maintenance and management tasks during the times that are least likely to disrupt the business and its employees. Developing and managing vendor contracts Facilities managers often work very closely with vendors to ensure that the companies are maximizing their resources. Not only do they negotiate these contracts, but they are also in charge of making sure these contracts are fulfilled. Through this, they are able to develop and maintain relationships with the vendors. So how do you know if you have what it takes to be a facility manager? Necessary skills for a facility manager Not only must facilities managers be highly qualified and knowledgeable, but they also need to be able to interface with and communicate with other individuals very well. Facilities managers will be working with contractors, employees, and higher-level executives, all with the goal of e.

1. The sport and fitness sector – an introduction
Chapter 14
Information Retrieved From: Rhys, M., & Oakley, B. (2008).
The sport and fitness sector: An introduction. London:
Routledge.
The hidden work of a facility manager
From storage areas to physical office spaces, a business needs
to rely upon everything being in operating order to run
smoothly.
A facilities manager is the individual charged with taking care
of the day-to-day maintenance, upgrades, and management of
these systems.
Facilities operations managers may run one or many locations,
and they are generally responsible for ensuring everything to do
with the physical infrastructure of the business.
What does it take to run and operate a sport/fitness facility?
Ensuring that the facility is operating as it should be on a daily
basis
Facility managers will need to complete daily inspections and
communicate directly with decision-makers to ensure that the
business is running smoothly every day.
For this reason, facility managers are generally highly visible

2. and are frequently completing inspections.
What sorts of inspections would be needed for a sports/fitness
facility?
Dealing with emergency issues that arise
Facility managers will generally be involved in anything that
breaches the safety, security, or usability of their facilities.
Facility managers will often have contingency plans regarding
what needs to be done in the event that certain situations occur,
such as equipment breaking down unexpectedly.
Formulating plans for the future
In addition to ensuring that the facility is currently adequate,
facility managers also need to make sure that the facility
will continue to be so.
Facility managers will need to project future requirements
regarding the company, and will need to work closely with
decision-makers to determine the best upgrade paths for
equipment and infrastructure.
Creating plans for replacements and repairs
Management and maintenance go hand-in-hand.
Facilities managers will also need to plan ahead for any
necessary replacements and repairs, scheduling necessary

3. maintenance and management tasks during the times that are
least likely to disrupt the business and its employees.
Developing and managing vendor contracts
Facilities managers often work very closely with vendors to
ensure that the companies are maximizing their resources.
Not only do they negotiate these contracts, but they are also in
charge of making sure these contracts are fulfilled. Through
this, they are able to develop and maintain relationships with
the vendors.
So how do you know if you have what it takes to be a facility
manager?
Necessary skills for a facility manager
Not only must facilities managers be highly qualified and
knowledgeable, but they also need to be able to interface with
and communicate with other individuals very well.
Facilities managers will be working with contractors,
employees, and higher-level executives, all with the goal of
ensuring that the physical operations of the company be
maintained.
In charge of the day-to-day operations of the business, facilities
managers also need to be exceptionally conscientious and
diligent.

4. Experience is needed to be able to identify potential issues
before they occur and to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
Texas sport facilities
What is it? What sports are held there? Where in Texas is it
located?
Other than through the website, how do they choose to market
their events? (Big in social media? Big in community? Etc.)
Find reviews for your facility. What do the reviews say?
Look up jobs working for your facility. What sorts of jobs are
available?
Texas motor speedway

5. AT&T Stadium
Toyota center
American airlines center
Kyle field
Globe life park arlington
John walker soccer complex
Amon g carter stadium

6. Astrodome
Minute maid park
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GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
A case study analysis requires you to investigate a sport and
fitness management problem, examine the alternative solutions,
and propose the most effective solution using supporting
evidence.
Preparing the Case
Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you
prepare and understand the case study:
1. Read and examine the case thoroughly
· Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems.
2. Focus your analysis
· Identify two to five key problems
· Why do they exist?
· How do they impact the organization?
· Who is responsible for them?
3. Uncover possible solutions
· Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your
experience.

7. 4. Select the best solution
· Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons: is this
solution realistic?
Drafting the Case
Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of
your analysis should include these sections:
1. Introduction
· Identify the key problems and issues in the case study.
· Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the
outcome of your analysis in 1–2 sentences.
2. Background
· Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the
most important issues.
· Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this
case study.
3. Alternatives
· Outline possible alternatives (not necessarily all of them)
· Explain why alternatives were rejected
· Constraints/reasons
· Why are alternatives not possible at this time?
4. Proposed
Solution
· Provide one specific and realistic solution
· Explain why this solution was chosen
· Support this solution with solid evidence
· Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)
· Outside research
· Personal experience (anecdotes)

8. 5. Recommendations
· Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing
the proposed solution.
· If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the
issues
· What should be done and who should do it?
Finalizing the Case
After you have composed the first draft of your case study
analysis, read through it to check for any gaps or
inconsistencies in content or structure: Is your thesis statement
clear and direct? Have you provided solid evidence? Is any
component from the analysis missing?
When you make the necessary revisions, proofread and edit your
analysis before submitting the final draft. (Refer
to Proofreading and Editing Strategies to guide you at this
stage).
GUIDELINES FOR WRITI
NG A CASE STUDY ANAL
YSIS
A case study analysis requires you to investigate a sport and
fitness management problem, examine the alternative
solutions, and propose the most effective solution using
supporting evidence.

9. Preparing the
Case
Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you
prepare and understand the case study:
1.
Read and examine the case thoroughly
·
Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems.
2.
Focus your analysis
·
Identify two to five key proble
ms
·

10. Why do they exist?
·
How do they impact the organization?
·
Who is responsible for them?
3.
Uncover possible solutions
·
Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your
experience.
4.
Select the best solution
·

11. Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, a
nd cons: is this solution realistic?
Drafting the Case
Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of
your analysis should include these sections:
1.
Introduction
·
Identify the key problems and issues in the case study.
·
Formulate and include a
thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 1
–
2
sentences.

12. 2.
Background
·
Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the
most important issues.
·
Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case
study.
3.
Alternatives
·
Outline possible alternatives (not necessarily all of them)
·
Explain why alternatives were rejected

13. ·
Constraints/reasons
·
Why are alternatives not possible at this time?
4.
Proposed