Lehigh University
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Minimize risk of injury/illness of student-athletes impacted by or involved in a specific activity through awareness, education, and intervention.
- Interpret pre-participation and other relevant screening information in accordance with accepted and applicable guidelines to minimize the risk of injury and illness.
- Administer baseline orthopedic, podiatric, and concussion screening for new student-athletes.
- Contribute to annual program goals, objectives, strategic plan and metrics for the Sports Medicine program.
- Contribute to position searches, interviews, and recommendations regarding the hiring of staff.
- Implement prevention programs based upon injury trends associated with primary and secondary sport program assignments.
- Attend clinical symposia, presentations, and in-services necessary to fulfill continuing education requirements for professional certification and state licensure.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Sports Medicine, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three years of related work experience.
- Current certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association preferred.
- Experience as a Certified/Licensed Athletic Director in the collegiate setting preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and medical professionals.
