The Certification Program provides a means for the athletic administrator to develop professionally. The NIAAA Certification Program is a voluntary professional service to athletic administrators with various levels of experience and preparation. The athletic administrator who attains professional certification will have demonstrated the completion of a comprehensive plan for self-improvement. Individuals will enhance their ability to serve the students, school, community and professional organization.
There are 3 levels of certification:
Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA)
Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA)
Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA)
Certification Program Objectives
To promote professional standards, practices and ethics;
To encourage self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement;
To improve 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.
Benefits of Becoming Certified
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the profession
Provide growth of professional knowledge and expertise
Develop a sense of personal and professional satisfaction
Enhance the perception of the profession.
Increases the potential for employment opportunities or incentives
Participate in a nationally registered certification program
To view the NIAAA's requirements for certification, please click here. To view the NIAAA's process for becoming certified, please click here.
For questions, comments or concerns, please contact Vicky Gegen, Executive Director, at vgegen@usd259.net. This website is optimized for Internet Explorer.
