Job Summary
The Director of Sports Medicine is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for coordinating the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for varsity student athletes. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance.
Responsibilities
Prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries and illness. Collaborate with physicians and health team members to develop and implement comprehensive prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Management of athletic training rooms and coordination of medical coverage for athletic events.
Supervise and mentor the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellows and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellows.
Recruit, educate and oversee hiring of student workers.
Record keeping and documentation using the Athletic Trainer Software.
Impact baseline and post injury tracking; and communicates with coaches, athletes, and physicians on results and rehab planning.
Assist with insurance claims forms.
Promotes the professional growth of staff through coaching, mentoring and support.
Develops and implements best practices and developing at-risk metrics.
Develops policies and procedures related to Athletic Trainer operations.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products and services.
Acts as a resource for colleagues.
Assume the role of the University’s allied HealthCare mentor.
Collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
Supervise scheduling and documentation of physicians’ dictations for the weekly injury clinic.
Uses best practices and knowledge to guide all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program with a minimal level of direction. Develops and implements new wellness initiatives.
Performs other related work as needed.