Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine

Major Responsibilities:

• Sports Medicine Leadership

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Valparaiso University Sports Medicine Department.

  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices that promote the health and safety of student-athletes.

  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality sports medicine services across all varsity programs.

  • Coordinate athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, camps, and postseason events.

  • Maintain and regularly review emergency action plans for all athletics venues.

• Student-Athlete Healthcare 

  • Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and illnesses.

  • Coordinate pre-participation physical examinations and medical clearances.

  • Develop individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play programs in consultation with team physicians and sport performance staff.

  • Monitor student-athlete health and wellness while promoting injury prevention strategies.

  • Provide emergency medical care during practices and competitions.

• Medical Administration 

  • Oversee the department's electronic medical records system, including Healthy Roster, ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.

  • Coordinate physician clinics and referrals to medical specialists.

  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, NCAA, conference, and university healthcare standards.

  • Ensure proper documentation of injuries, treatments, rehabilitation progress, and medical clearances.

• Supervision and Staff Development 

  • Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant athletic trainers, interns, and student employees.

  • Foster professional development and continuing education opportunities for sports medicine staff.

• Collaboration 

  • Work collaboratively with team physicians, sports performance personnel, nutrition services, counseling services, compliance, academic services, coaching staffs, and university administration.

  • Participate in departmental leadership meetings and university committees as assigned.

  • Serve as a resource to coaches regarding injury management, return-to-play decisions, and student-athlete health initiatives.

•  Budget and Equipment Management

  • Manage the annual Sports Medicine operating budget.

  • Oversee purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of athletic training equipment and medical supplies.

• Compliance and Risk Management 

  • Ensure departmental compliance with NCAA legislation, conference policies, university policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

  • Oversee concussion management, environmental safety protocols, and other NCAA health and safety initiatives.

  • Maintain required certifications, licensure, and departmental accreditation standards.

• Other Responsibilities 

  • Travel with athletic teams as assigned.

  • Support departmental initiatives that enhance the student-athlete experience.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports