The Falcons
Dylan
Experience Information
Employer: Allendale High School
Job Title: Athletic Director Intern
Major: Sport Management
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: No
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Allendale High School in the Allendale Public School District. About 5 minutes away from GVSU's Allendale campus. The high school contains about 800 students.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Observed the day-to-day tasks of what an athletic director does. Attended a meeting with all the local athletic directors. Worked on the admissions table. Setup for different sports events. Learned how to use the different computer systems they use every day.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Learning the different computer systems they use was a big one because it helps them see budgets, schedule events, gym times, field times, physicals, etc... I learned that you must have good time management skills, good organization, and good communication to excel in this role.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Just seeing how things operate, whether it was attending a meeting, or setting up for an event.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience has made me want to become an Athletic Director in the future.
Internship Format
In Person