Athletic Director Mock Interview
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Question 23 of 35
Being an athletic director requires a flexible schedule. Can you meet these requirements?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
You don't need to share what your schedule looks like, but you should let the interviewer know you understand the expectations. If you're not clear and need to know more about what the schedule might look like, ask. The interviewer wants to see that you will treat this role seriously.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am willing to do what it takes to be successful in this role. If that means working overtime, that's okay."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Being newer to my career as an athletic director, I am willing to work any hours needed. Rest assured, I will be present whenever it's required."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As an athletic director, I have learned that there is no set schedule, and I embrace that. I've always been on-call for important events, and my staff knows I'm a backup for emergencies if needed. The schedule is not a concern for me at this time."
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I have spent the better part of my career in at 6:15 am and leaving around 9 pm. So I feel like I am more than willing to devote whatever hours are necessary. I realize this is a 24/7 job at times. As club president, teacher, coach, I have students, coaches, referees texting and emailing and calling at all hours of the night b/c of problems that arise. Spending time is arguably the most important part of this job, and I will devote whatever time is needed to help us succeed.
Rachelle's Feedback
You sound incredibly dedicated to your work. If I were the interviewer, my next question would be, 'How do you avoid burnout?' so I recommend speaking a bit on this as well.
Anonymous Answer
Having been the athletic director, head football, and head baseball coach for three years during my career and teaching three classes, I understand there is no set schedule in being an athletic director. It is a good thing my wife is so understanding and loves athletics as much as she does. I told her my schedule is as follows: "I'll be wherever I need to be whenever I need to be there." She just laughed and said she knew that.
Rachelle's Feedback
Wow - this sounds like a very busy schedule! Your story of 'I'll be where I need to be whenever I need to be there' is all-encompassing while still being lighthearted. This response shows that you are approachable and willing to do what it takes. Nice answer!
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Yes.
Chad's Feedback
Nice start! However, the interviewer will be anticipating a more detailed answer in response to this question. I suggest you take this opportunity to let the interviewer know you understand the scheduling expectations of the role. It also provides a chance for you to clarify what the schedule might look like if you are at all unclear.
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