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Sports Facility Management

Career/Program Overview

RCTC offers both an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Diploma option for students interested in a career in Sports Facility Management.

Curriculum-at-a-Glance

General coursework will include: Introduction to Sports Facility Management, Business Law I, Principles of Management, Introduction to Business, Responding to Emergencies. While focused areas of study, depending on option choice, will include courses such as; Introduction to Turf, Turf & Grounds Management, Foundations of Golf Course Management, Development & Management of Sport/Recreation Facilities, and Introduction to Retail Merchandising. Both programs regardless of degree choice, include an internship as well.

For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC’s program course requirements at http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html.

Program/Degree Options

RCTC offers a variety of options within the field of Sports Facility Management.

¬Associate in Applied Science Degree

62 - credit, 2 year

¬Diploma -

32 – credit, 1 year

Either program offers a choice between two areas of study.

¬Option “A” Sports/Athletic Facilities Management

¬ Option “B” Golf Course Management

Note: Both options may be completed.

Program Start Date(s)

Students can start coursework any semester. Some courses are not offered every semester so students are encouraged to meet with the program advisor to plan ahead, be aware of class pre-requisites and length of coursework required.

Career Opportunities/Information

RCTC’s Sports Facility Management program options prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities. These may include careers in community education, recreation centers, athletic/fitness clubs, adventure courses, ice arenas, park and recreation departments, high school or collegiate athletic programs, amateur or professional sports teams, leagues or administrations.

According to the U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment in leisure and hospitality jobs is expected to grow by 17.8 percent. New jobs in the recreational sector reflect increasing incomes, leisure time and awareness of the health benefits of physical fitness. Overall employment of recreation and fitness workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.

Articulations/Accreditations

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html