Reading industry publications is a good way to learn more about this career. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) publishes Athletics Administration, a magazine that focuses on issues in collegiate athletics administration. To learn more, visit the NACDA Web site, https://www.nacda.com.
If your high school has a large sports program, it might employ an athletic director. If so, talk with this person about his or her career. Good questions to ask include: What are your primary and secondary job duties? What type of training did you receive to qualify for this job? How did you get hired for this position? How does working as a high school athletic director compare to working at the college level? If your school doesn't employ an athletic director, ask your counselor or physical education teacher to set up an information interview with one at a nearby college.
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