Manager in Development Program

The Manager in Development Program provides:

  • A planned and supervised educational experience, providing practical skills through actually working in a club
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth for both the AMID and the sponsoring club manager.
  • A gateway to the club management profession.
  • Definitions and unique characteristics of the club industry, while allowing one to focus on them in career development.
  • A source of fresh ideas and assistance with special club projects.
  • An audit of the club's operations, providing objective benchmarks designed to enhance the organization through a review of the policies and procedures.
  • A means of promoting CMAA and the club industry to the student chapter population and those moving into the industry from other fields.
  • Meaningful interaction among club staff and members.
  • The mentor with an effective means of pre-screening future managers.
  • The mentor an opportunity to experience pride for having successfully guided an individual into the club management
    profession.

Program Requirements

  • A completed AMID application, signed by the applicant and mentor, must be submitted to CMAA National Headquarters.
  • The program cannot be completed successfully in less than one year, nor more than three years.
  • Candidates must complete all assignments, as noted, throughout the AMID program to successfully complete the course.
  • The review committee may evaluate all completed course materials and compiled portfolio.
  • Candidates must successfully demonstrate their knowledge through an oral examination conducted by the review committee.
  • An affidavit of completion, signed by all parties, must be submitted to the CMAA National Headquarters.

Eligibility Requirements

  • AMID candidates must be employed at a club.
  • AMID candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old.
  • AMID candidates can be current assistant managers, departmental supervisors or club interns.
  • The AMID candidate and mentor must be members of CMAA to receive program materials compliments of The Club Foundation. Non-members may purchase the Program materials for $500.
  • A CCM or MCM must be involved in the evaluation process. If the Sponsoring Manager/ Mentor is not a CCM or MCM, there must be a second signature on all evaluation documents by someone who is.

Program Recognition

  • Successful completion of the AMID program will accredit the candidate with 60 CMAA/CMI Education Credits (the same amount as two BMIs).
  • CMAA awards each AMID a plaque upon successful completion of the program.
  • The Manager Mentor will receive ten (10) Activity Credits for assisting the AMID candidate through successful completion of the course materials.
  • The successful candidates will receive recognition from their local chapter of CMAA and at the annual Manager's Conference.

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