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

Course Information Flyer

Course Design Document

Start Date	Completion Date	City	Online Registration
Jan 21, 2025	Jan 22, 2025	Winchester Bay, OR	Click Here
Apr 8, 2025	Apr 9, 2025	Madison, WI	Click Here
Apr 15, 2025	Apr 16, 2025	Virginia Beach, VA	Click Here

For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.