Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services

Dr. Craig M. Ross is an Associate Professor in the recreational sports management curriculum through the Department of Recreation and Park Administration at Indiana University. He has served on or chaired over 40 professional search and screen committees involving the hiring process of recreation and leisure services professionals. He has previously worked in municipal parks and recreation and served as an Associate Director of Intramural Sports at Indiana University for over 15 years.Dr. Brent A. Beggs currently teaches at the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University, where he has supervised student internships and taught students about the job search process. As a recreation professional, he has presented numerous times at state and regional conferences on resume development, the job search process, and marketing yourself for your first job in recreation.Dr. Sarah J. Young, CRSS, CPRP, is an Associate Professor with the Department of Recreation and Park Administration at Indiana University. She is an active member of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association and the National Recreation and Park Association. Her areas of expertise include sport management/administration, legal issues, and safety/risk management as it relates to recreation, sports, and leisure services.