MGT-304: Sport and Special Event Staff Training and Development
(Available starting January 2025)
COURSE LENGTH
TWO DAYS (16 HOURS)
CEUS
1.6
VENUE
BY JURISDICTION
The Sport and Special Event Staff Training and Development course is constructed around the fact that staff members are essential for the overall success of an event. Their presence and vigilance help prevent incidents and ensure the well-being of all involved. This course is designed to improve safety and security training and development programs for stakeholders assigned to and responsible for public safety at sporting and special events.
This course represents a cooperative effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS⁴) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC), a member of the Texas A&M University System.
Topics
- Staff Training and Development
- Governance and Policy
- Staff Models
- Staff Recruitment and Onboarding
- Leadership Models
- Baseline and Specialized Training
- Training Opportunities and Methodologies
- Drills and Exercises
Participants
- Venue and Event Managers
- Facilities (Operations) Personnel
- Security Personnel
- Event Staff Managers
- Law Enforcement
- Risk Managers
- Emergency Management
- Event Planners/Organizers
- Athletics Personnel
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Medical Personnel
- Volunteer/NFP Supervisors
- Event Service Providers
Recommended Training
- AWR-167, Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning
Registration Requirements
Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register online here.
Workshop Resources
For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.