employ an athletic director. See also List of NCAA Division I athletic directors National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics References C. Jensen & S. Overman. Administration and Management of Physical Education and Athletic Programs. 4th edition. Waveland Press, 2003 (Chapter 15, "The School Athletics Program"). External links National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association Group Discussion - How High School Athletic Directors Can Achieve Success What Are the Duties of a Sports Director?. livestrong.com. Aug 13, 2015. Sports occupations and roles