Program Evaluation for SportDirectors (book)
A revolutionary, hands-on approach to evaluating personnel, facilities and equipment, and athletic programs DESCRIPTION Now there's a practical, hands-on resource to help you evaluate personnel, facilities and equipment, and program offerings! Program Evaluation for SportDirectors provides an easy-to-follow blueprint for conducting evaluations, including 20 field-tested forms that interscholastic athletic directors, directors of Olympic national governing bodies, and aspiring athletic administrators can use or modify to fit their own evaluation needs. Program Evaluation for SportDirectors first leads you through the process of preparing to conduct an effective program evaluation. The book explains how to A<>A* reflect on personal and organizational philosophies, A<>A* identify who will help in the evaluation process, A<>A* assess which programs and individuals need to be evaluated, A<>A* develop an evaluation plan, A<>A* implement the plan, and A<>A* review and revise the plan. Next, you'll learn to conduct personnel evaluations. You'll accomplish important objectives, verifying the safety and minimum competence of your staff, increasing staff members' intrinsic motivation, and promoting their professional growth and development. The book lays out the step-by-step procedures and provides sample evaluation forms you can photocopy for your own use. Program Evaluation for SportDirectors also shows you how to evaluate facilities, equipment, and athletic programs. The book offers helpful ideas on organizing and keeping records and shows you methods of examining the cost-effectiveness of programs so that you can determine how best to allocate limited financial resources. Program Evaluation for SportDirectors leads you through the entire evaluation process and helps ensure the integrity of your programs. AUDIENCE Reference for athletics administrators CONTENTS Acknowledgments Part One: A Blueprint for Successful Evaluation The Program Evaluation Process Part Two: Personnel Evaluation Troubles With Checklists Solutions From Educators Tools for Evaluating Athletic Program Personnel Procedures for Conducting Your Personnel Evaluation Guidelines for Effective Use of Personnel Evaluation Tools Part Three: Facility, Equipment, and Program Evaluation Facilities and Equipment Program Offerings Form 1.1 Identifying Evaluation Needs Form 2.1 Summative Coach Evaluation Instrument Form 2.2 Colleague Questionnaire Form 2.