The NIAAA Certification Program is a voluntary professional service to athletic administrators and is based on the premises of continuing education, professional growth and program development in the vocation of interscholastic athletic administration. It recognizes and incorporates the professional development opportunities provided by the Leadership Training Institute. The attainment of professional certification demonstrates the completion of a comprehensive plan for self-improvement that will enhance the ability of the athletic administrator to better serve the school, community and profession.
The NIAAA became a member of the National Certification Commission in October 1995 in an effort to stay abreast of information pertinent to the Certification Program on a national scope.
On October 26, 2001, the NIAAA Certification Program was granted "full registration" by the National Certification Commission recognizing the NIAAA Certification Program as one meeting the commissions rigid standards of excellence.
Certification Benefits
Develops a sense of personal and professional satisfaction
Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the profession
Provides growth of professional knowledge and expertise
Enhances the perception of the profession
Increases the potential for employment opportunities or incentives
Participation in a nationally registered certification program
Certification Program Objectives
To promote the professional standards, practices and ethics of athletic administration
To encourage administrator self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement
To improve administrator performance by encouraging participation in a continuing program of professional growth and development
To identify levels of educational training essential for effective athletic administration
To foster professional contributions to the field
To maximize the benefits received by the school community from the leadership provided by certified athletic administrators
Two (2) or more years of experience as an athletic administrator
Employed by (or retired from) a school, school district or state high school athletic/activities association in such capacity that the administration of interscholastic athletics is (was) among job responsibilities
Completion of LTC 501, LTC 502, LTC 504 and LTC 506
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