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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Sports Medicine
Type
Full-Time
Location
New Paltz, New York

Director of Sports Medicine

SUNY New PaltzFull-TimeNew Paltz, NY

The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz welcomes applications for the role of Director of Sports Medicine in the Department of Athletics, Wellness, & Recreation. This full-time, ten-month position will be responsible for the vision and operations for the sports medicine/athletic training services on campus for our student-athletes. They will manage the sports-medicine needs of 16 varsity teams/350 student-athletes. They will also supervise an Associate Athletics Trainer (full-time) and two Assistant Athletic Trainers (part-time). Our university is an NCAA Division III member that holds memberships in the SUNYAC (State University of New York Athletics Conference) & UVC (United Volleyball Conference). The director will serve as a senior staff member within the department and report directly to the Director of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

  • Uphold the Standards of Professional Practice for Athletic Trainers (https://www.bocatc.org/athletic-trainers/maintain-certification/standards-of-professional-practice/standards-of-professional-practice)

  • Effectively manage the financial resources and human resources allotted to the program, including scheduling and supervising the Associate and Assistant Athletic Trainers

  • Ensure proper safety precautions are followed at all times. Revise, develop and implement policies to enhance the safety of New Paltz student-athletes, as well as emergency procedures to effectively respond to accidents and injuries

  • Establish clear expectations and rules for Athletic Training Room procedure and protocol in conjunction with the Student-Athlete Handbook, as well as the rules and regulations for eligibility and participation established by the NCAA

  • Work with athletic administration to provide appropriate athletic training coverage at all varsity competitions and provide resources for practices

  • Continue to develop and to maintain a strong working relationship with: Student Health Services, the Psychological Counseling Department, the Disability Resource Center, and the University appointed physician by sharing information in an effective and efficient manner

  • Serve as a member of senior staff as well as perform university service

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields of athletic training

  • Must be eligible for New York State Training License – and obtain within 1 year of appointment; and possess NATABOC Certification as an athletic trainer

  • Demonstrated ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student–athletes, coaches and staff

  • Five (5) years’ experience organizing, planning, and implementing athletic training services for intercollegiate student-athletes in a 4-year college setting

  • Ability to work weekends and observe a schedule that meets operational needs

  • Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required


Preferred:

  • Master’s degree