Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine

This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for departmental strategic planning, supervision and management of the safety and well-being of students, coaches and staff and provides leadership and direction for the healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations.

Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the procurement and management of the University's student-athlete insurance plan. This administrative role assures compliance with all pertinent NCAA health and safety legislation that impact student-athlete health and well-being
• Student-Athlete Medical Records and Documentation ? Ensure HIPAA [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act] compliance, maintenance of injury reports, rehabilitation sessions, and student-athlete medical files, create and submit statistics for concussion incidents and recovery utilizing software system.
• Student-Athlete Health Care Administration ? Supervise Athletic Trainers, oversee Athletic Training budget, communicate with athletic administration, coaches, student-athletes and medical providers. Establish, build and maintain partnerships with local medical community and team physicians. Schedule and supervise pre-participation physical exams for all sports. Establish vision and other types of specific screening for student-athletes including follow-up care. Develop appropriate policies and procedures for athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Student-Athlete Health Care Services- Make independent decisions regarding the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injury/illnesses, screening of pathologies, and referral of student-athletes to appropriate medical providers.

Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• NATA certification as an Athletic Trainer.
• Three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position.
• Excellent communication and computer skills are required.
• Must have or obtain AED/CPR certification
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.