Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer

Position Summary
The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for Eastern New Mexico University intercollegiate sports. The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will report to the Deputy Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Coordinate and administer the sports medical program for all sports at Eastern New Mexico University.      

• Develop overall sports medicine program for all sports at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes 

• Provide athletic training services for all sports at ENMU, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary

• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete 

• Responsible for the formation of the University’s athletic training staff, including hiring, training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and student athletic trainers 

• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs 

• Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of team practices and athletic competitions 

• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, university and departmental policies and procedures

•  Responsible for the fiscal management of the unit including development and control of the sports medical program budget 

• Responsible for recordkeeping, documentation and coordination of the university’s medical insurance program 

• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program 

• May teach Health and Physical Education courses

• Regular and predictable attendance required

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master's degree required

• BOC Certification required

• Eligibility for New Mexico state license.

• First Aid, CPR and AED certification

• Three years of progressively responsible professional athletic training experience required

• Must maintain conduct consistent with the university and state code of conduct.

• A valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on a 12-month contract basis

• Work is performed during normal business hours but requires frequent evening and weekend hours and requires frequent travel with collegiate teams

• Work is performed both inside a non-smoking facility and outdoors; involves extremes of cold and hot plus temperatures changes, wet and humid conditions

• Work requires a mixture of prolonged sitting, standing constantly (all day), walking and/or moving frequently

• Work may also require the ability to use both upper and lower extremities for manipulation of machines, tools, etc. for patients as needed; may require exertion of up to 50 pounds

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions.  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]