Director of Sports Medicine

The Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for the overall administration of the Portland State University Sports Medicine Program. This position serves as the Health Care Administrator for the Department of Athletics in compliance with NCAA requirements. The Director ensures the physical, emotional and social welfare of the student-athletes by adhering to all NCAA Mental Health Policies. Teams assigned will be determined by candidate hired.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is required with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
• Current Certification in First Aid CPR/AED at the Rescuer Level.
• Demonstrated experience in the area of Sports Medicine and the ability to supervise a university’s sports medicine program.

Key Cultural Competencies:

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.