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Post by coachcalande on Jan 28, 2008 9:37:30 GMT -6
My experiences are that ADS do not last (keep their jobs) very long...I have coached in situations where the ADs are typically gone in 2-3 years. what are your experiences? hard to use them as references if they are fired and gone in a couple of years isnt it?! Is the job stressful?  |
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Jan 28, 2008 10:26:58 GMT -6
I'd guess a lot of ADs use that position as a springboard in to administration (to become Principals, APs, etc.).
I've been an AD for 5 years... 345 days out of the year, I don't mind the job at all. 20 days I want to quit (we have 20 basketball games... you do the math).
Stressful at times, but not too bad (of course 8 days from now when the state releases football schedules and all 320 schools are trying desperately to hire officials... I might change my mind on that).
Hiring officials (when there is not a large pool from which to choose)/ rescheduling games postponed due to weather and occasionally the clueless parent (really not too much problem with that) are probably the biggest headaches.
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Post by fbdoc on Jan 28, 2008 12:40:49 GMT -6
I was the AD at our school for 5 years and loved almost every minute of it. A good relationship with the basketball (and baseball coach) can help - most of my "battles" revolved around cheerleaders or MS playing time complaints. I was asked to become the Dean at our school 2 years ago because we really needed some help and I accepted the offer - totally my decision. I sometimes find that I really miss the routine of the AD but I also like the relationships that come from being the Dean. Now... if the AD job was offered to me would I take it? You bet!
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Post by coachcalande on Jan 28, 2008 12:48:50 GMT -6
I actually landed my teaching job by applying for an AD job. I couldnt have been more "in the right place at the right time"...I wonder where Id be if Id gotten that AD job (from what I hear they would have had me alot cheaper than their eventual hire)- we are on our 3rd AD though...or is it 4th?
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Post by phantom on Jan 28, 2008 15:40:32 GMT -6
I actually landed my teaching job by applying for an AD job. I couldnt have been more "in the right place at the right time"...I wonder where Id be if Id gotten that AD job (from what I hear they would have had me alot cheaper than their eventual hire)- we are on our 3rd AD though...or is it 4th? Wow. Things must be a lot different there than they are here. Around here ADs never leave. |
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Post by airman on Jan 28, 2008 17:32:03 GMT -6
I have been at schools were the AD position comes and goes. I have been at two schools were the AD has been in place for the last 30 years.
I think it depends on the strength of the position. if the school just wants a person to make a schedule and has limited control, it is hard to work in such a place.
I have been at a place were the coaches answer to the principal and were the coaches answer to the AD.
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Post by wildcat on Jan 28, 2008 19:45:55 GMT -6
In most of the big, suburban public schools in Illinois, the AD is considered an administrator (in other words, he or she needs an administrative certificate). The AD at these schools is veru influential. They usually control the athletic budget, hire coaches, and make all major decisions regarding the direction of the athletic department.
However, at most smaller schools, the AD typically does not have an administrative certificate and, in MOST cases, is simply a teacher who is given an extra prep period or two and really doesn't do much more past scheduling events and making sure that officials, ticket takers, and other support staff are in place for any home games.
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Post by Coach Huey on Jan 29, 2008 9:13:41 GMT -6
ditto, here, phantom. AD job is an administrative job here (at the larger school districts) and is paid as such. most small to mid-sized schools have Head Football coach also serve as the AD.
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