Nova Southeastern University March 4, 2014 Volume 4, Issue 6 Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter COURSES AND CREDITS : SPT 2950 - 3 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4951– 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4952 – 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4950 - 12 CREDIT HOURS SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FACULTY : PETER S. FINLEY, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDER- GRADUATE AFFAIRS JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. PART-TIME FACULTY NEWSLETTER EDITOR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CONTACT PROFESSOR OLSON: [email protected](954) 383-1132 Albert Panariello, Michael Hand, “Razor,” and Michael Villegas enjoyed networking on SPT Night. SUMMER/FALL INTERNSHIPS & PRACTICUMS It’s not too early to start thinking about internships and practicums for the upcoming summer and next fall. Now is the time to set up an appointment with Professor Olson to create an experience for credit. We have already heard from some of our business partners including Campus Recreation. If you live on campus and do not have trans- portation, Campus Recreation just may be for you. Direc- tor Tom Vitucci indicates that he will be looking for help in the development as well as expansion of the Outdoor Pursuits Program. Nearby David Posnack JCC needs help in planning the Maccabi Games and ArtsFest slated for August 2015. These are just two examples of outstanding opportunities.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary duties of this position are to assist the Game Operations Assistant and Athletics
Camp Coordinator with the daily operations of the department, focusing on the planning,
scheduling, and set up for NSU Athletics home events. The Graduate Assistant is required to
be certified to drive University vehicles and assist with the functions of the athletic department
motor pool including vans and golf carts. The Graduate Assistant will add another support sys-
tem when neither the Game Operations Assistant and Athletics Camp Coordinator or the Assis-
tant Athletic Director of Athletics Communications and External Operations are available.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with planning of game day operations such as tickets, concessions, scheduling event
staff, and set up and take down of home events Assist with managing operations for each sport during home events and monitor the needs
of the event as they arise Assist with golf cart maintenance and management Assist with the assignment, maintenance, and service of University issued vans for NSU
Athletics team travel Assist with monitoring field maintenance Assist with the hiring and scheduling of event staff for home events Assist with managing game operations when more than one event is scheduled Assist in concessions inventory and shopping for home events Other duties as assigned
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume' and references to Matthew Fisher (Game Opera-
