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Nova Southeastern University

July 20, 2016 Volume 6, Issue 15

Sport and Recreation

Management Newsletter

INTERNSHIPS 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

UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS

JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S.

PART-TIME FACULTY

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

GEORGE STIEREN, M.S.

ADJUNCT FACULTY

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT

NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES

INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, IN-

TERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING,

CONTACT:

PROFESSOR OLSON

onancy@nova.edu

(954) 383-1132

SITE VISIT WITH INTERN CORY CODY

MIAMI DOLPHINS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

Pictured above are NSU intern/Coach Cory Cody, his

team and former Miami Dolphins running back Lorenzo

Hampton. More pictures on page 4 . . .

Professor Olson recently had the opportunity to do a site

visit in the “bubble” on the NSU campus to see intern

Cory Cody in action. Everyone she met was eager to

share accolades about Cory’s performance this summer.

Read more about Cory on page 4 of the newsletter. In

the meantime, it’s great to have the Miami Dolphins as

“our” on-campus football team!

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NORCECA VOLLEYBALL AT NSU

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Full-Time Position

Fanatics Authentic has a full time position opening. It includes 40 hours a week, occasional overnight travel, $15 per

hour, medical, dental vision, 401k, holiday pay, life insurance, 3 weeks Paid Time Off. Candidates must be PC and Ex-

cel savvy, love sports and have broad sports knowledge. Other details: Sunrise, FL office location. Normal work hours

would be 9-6 Monday to Friday. Contact Kymberly Jackson, Director of Human Resources with resume and cover letter.

Her email address is: kjackson@fanatics.com

Summary Responsible for assisting with the overall strategy and systems to develop acquisition of game

used materials from individual athletes, MLB, NFL,NHL, NBA and college sports teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support senior staff with the development of the game-used division by creating presentation decks, col-

lection schedules, product ideas, etc.

Manage relationships with teams and leagues to ensure ongoing game-used needs are met.

Create plan to maximize ‘hot market’ opportunities such as record breaking performances, champion-

ships, and other milestones.

Travel occasionally (overnight) as business needs dictate.

Education and Experience

4 year college degree required

Sports marketing, licensing and/or sports memorabilia experience required

Experience with all major sports leagues

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expert organizational skills

Proven leadership skills required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Thorough knowledge of MLB and NFL, College is a plus

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MORE PICTURES OF SITE VISIT

WITH CORY CODY MIAMI DOLPHINS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

Here are some of the entries from Cory’s log:

Coached 10—12 year old team going over plays and position assignments; supervised

the campers at lunch

Supervised campers during autograph sessions

Met with campers’ parents and went over security parameters

Took charge of drills and exercises

Coached 7—9 year old team assignment positions and plays

Assembled tables for Gatorade stations

Signed out radios

Put field back in order at the end of the day

Prepared tables and water coolers for lunch

Notice that Cory uses action verbs with all of his entries. This is a tip for all of our read-

ers. Keeping a log is more than reporting to your supervisor about what you are doing. It

gives you a history which can easily be transferred when you are updating your resume.

Also, note that Cory is more than a coach. He is involved in operations. Senior Director

of Community Affairs, Twan Russell, noted this during the site visit and praised Cory’s

work ethic. Thanks to Twan, Troy Drayton, Cassy Congemi, and Ashley Gillis for making

the site visit special. Go Cory! Go Dolphins!

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PRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES A practicum is a “mini-internship.” Although a minimum of 75 hours of experience is required

for 3 credit hours, most students go well beyond the minimum. There are two opportunities to

work directly with Professor Olson during the 2016-2017 academic year. They are as follows:

Fall 2016 - Conine Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament. Here’s a chance to network with

local leaders and learn how to put on a long running golf tournament. Attend monthly

meetings and assist Professor Olson who is the Volunteer Coordinator for the event. The

tournament requires a minimum of 75 volunteers. The actual tournament date is set for

Monday, January 23, 2016. Meetings will start in late August.

Winter 2017 - Marine Industries Association of South Florida’s Plywood Regatta. Here’s

another opportunity to network with local leaders and be part of a long standing event

which benefits youth who are interested in boat building, teamwork and scholarships. Pro-

fessor Olson serves as the event’s Head Judge. There are many moving parts to this great

event. The event will take place on a weekend in April and there will be monthly meetings

leading up to the event.

Please note that both organizations are looking to involve young people on their commit-

tees! So you will be welcome!

If you are interested in these opportunities, please contact Professor Olson at

onancy@nova.edu. or (954) 383-1132.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Boys & Girls Club of Broward County

Job Description

EVENTS COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: Events Director

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Events Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to assist in the coordination of successful Events while

meeting budgetary goals.

KEY ROLES:

TECHNICAL:

Assist in producing the following Unit Events: Bass Fishing Tournament, William Slaughter/Levine Golf

Tournament, Future Tastes Great, Bowl-A-Thon, Dinner Auction, Rendezvous, Ranch Roam, 100 Out-

standing Women, Dunn’s Run, Concours d’Elegance, and any and all additional events, with the main fo-

cus being on Dunn’s Run and the 100 Outstanding Women events.

Responsibilities will include, but will not limited to, attending committee meetings, assisting with Live and

Silent Auctions, staffing, training and supervising BGCBC staff and volunteers, attending and producing

sub-event functions and varied delegated assignments that ensure the success of outlined events.

Prepare, monitor and control produced events annual revenue and expense budget.

Assist in obtaining sponsorships, table sales, advertisers, auction items and other revenue sources.

MANAGERIAL:

Effectively manage, train and motivate staff and volunteers on a daily basis and other BGCBC staff and volun-

teers during the events.

Manage the expenses associated with above-mentioned events.

Act as primary contact to the BGCBC and event Vendors.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Maintain close daily communication with Director of Corporate Events and Events Director.

Maintain daily communication with Accounting Department to ensure correct input of all donations, billing

and expenses.

Work in a positive and professional manner with all staff while assisting with special events.

Maintain excellent communication with event personnel while mentoring and training such individuals.

External:

Communicate with appropriate Board members, Committee Chairs and Members, event staff, volunteers,

sponsors, vendors and act as liaison where appropriate for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

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QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

4-year Degree from an accredited institution required.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in successful (meeting budgetary goals) event planning.

Demonstrate skills and experience in the production of financially successful special events ranging from multi

-day to single-day events.

Demonstrate the ability to lead, train, direct and motivate volunteers and staff.

Demonstrate the ability to manage a budget.

Knowledge:

Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, including spreadsheets and word processing with a high degree of

accuracy.

Exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail.

Ability to understand and negotiate contracts with vendors.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to display a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times

Transportation:

Reliable transportation needed to attend meetings and events.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting; however, major blocks of time will be away from

the office and at the event venues. Various off-site meetings will occur at respective Boys & Girls Clubs or

Volunteer offices.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit for extended periods of time, squatting, lifting items and bending are also necessary to the role. Good sight

and hearing are essential. Successfully communicate through speaking, writing and reading with comprehen-

sion. Manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classi-

fication. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, respon-

sibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT PROFESSOR OLSON,

onancy@nova.edu.

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MINOR LEAGUE UMPIRE TRAINING

NEXT COURSE: JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 5, 2017

HISTORIC DODGERTOWN - VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

Call (877) 799-UMPS or email Info@MiLBUmpireAcademy.com.

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE NORCECA My name is Karen Patterson and I’m an assistant in USAV’s communications department. I will be in Fort Lauderdale as the U.S. team PR rep during the NORCECA U20 Continental Champi-onships. One of the key things I’m hoping you can assist me with is recruiting a handful of independent contractors to assist the NORCECA Press Director during the tournament. Ideally we’re looking for a few people who can assist with getting quotes from athletes and coaches after the non-U.S. matches in the mix zone, transcribing the quotes for the PD, up-loading photos, etc. I don’t know if there are students around looking for a few hours of intern-like experience. We do have money to pay these individuals, plus they’d get to sit and watch the matches. Karen Patterson Assistant, Communications 815-975-2526.

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PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP Outdoor Adventures– Practicum/Internship

Office of Recreation and Wellness DUTIES:

Plan, organize and lead biweekly outdoor adventure trips in areas such as snorkeling , kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, horseback riding, and beyond Contact and secure vendors and locations for all trips Arrange for transportation to and from trips Market and promote all trips Coordinate registration and payment for all trips Ensure participant waivers are completed Ensure vendors receive payment for services rendered Complete comprehensive post trip assessment report

And complete other relevant duties as assigned

If interested, contact

Tom Vitucci Director of Recreation and Wellness tomv@nova.edu www.rec.nova.edu

SIX WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR INTERNSHIP Thanks to NSU Athletic Director, Michael Mominey, who shared these tips from the Harvard Business Review. According to the author John Coleman: 1. Start with relentless punctuality. 2. Complete each task with excellence. 3. Take on more work - without being asked. 4. Be resourceful. 5. Ask questions - good ones. 6. Build professional relationships.