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and student are a good fit for each other. The ADs also hire—and sometimes fire—the coaches, seeking men and women who can bring victory on the playing field while assuring the athletes’ success in the classroom.

Closer to the field, college workers on game day put down fresh lines to mark the yards and the end zones. That follows months of preparation by the school’s grounds crew to ensure both grass and turf fields are in top condition. Other workers make sure each team has all the equipment it needs on the sidelines. And sports medicine experts are standing by, ready to treat injured athletes. A career in college athletics off the field can be exciting and rewarding. It can also be demanding. But it’s a good fit for people who love sports and a college environment.

Students interested in health careers can keep a hand in sports by working as athletic trainers for schools.

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