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Athletic Director Job Description

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An Athletic Director supervises and coordinates the athletic events at high schools, private institutions, colleges and universities. Their role is to manage the athletics programs and departments, oversee the athletic department budget, and supervise the hiring and firing of coaches. Their responsibilities are establishing budget development plans, coordinating with coaches on games, practice and event schedules, promoting athletic events, assessing and monitoring current and prospective coaches, tracking and reporting on team progress, maintaining an awareness of industry events and changes, inspecting facilities and equipment for cleanliness, safety and upkeep, and approving the purcha...

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Communications
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,151Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Sport Management
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    Avg. Duration:46 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,612Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,326Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Broadcast Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,774Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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6.2 years
$58K
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4.11 years
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