Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine

Stevens Institute of Technology•Hoboken, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine is responsible for adhering to and enforcing all policies and procedures of the department and institution, as well as the rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies. This role involves completing required training, participating in professional development, and educating staff. The position serves as a member of the campus CARE team and as the Athletics Health Care Administrator designee for the NCAA, monitoring health and safety legislation. Key responsibilities include maintaining continuing education units, updating sports medicine protocols, coordinating medical coverage for events, managing medical clearances, overseeing inventory and budget, processing physician contracts and insurance claims, serving as a liaison to health insurance companies, collaborating with team physicians, overseeing physical therapy needs, monitoring weather conditions for safety, evaluating injuries, maintaining the sports medicine office, supervising staff, and arranging educational events. The role also involves maintaining medical records, working with various campus departments, and serving on the department's senior administrative staff council. Some travel may be involved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees required.
Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience at the college or high school level is strongly preferred.
Communicate effectively and professionally, including written, interpersonal, and public speaking.
Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
First Aid, CPR, AED training certification required.
Current NATA certification and NJ State License required.

Nice To Haves

First Aid, CPR, AED instructor training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the department and institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), MAC Freedom, the NCAA, and other authorities.
Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate in available professional development opportunities.
Perform in service training and drills to help educate and further staff development.
Serve as a member of our CARE team on campus and assist with outreach to students when necessary or delegate this responsibility as appropriate to another member of the sports medicine staff.
Serve as the Athletics Health Care Administrator designee for the NCAA.
Responsible for receiving, disseminating, and monitoring health and safety legislation, resources, and inter-association recommendations from the NCAA.
Maintain required continuing education units by the National Athletic Trainers Association along with the New Jersey Athletic Training Licensure and ensure that all sports medicine staff comply.
Annually update all the Sports Medicine protocols and procedures, such as the department’s emergency action plan and concussion protocols, in conjunction with the team physicians, and disseminate to the athletic department.
Coordinate medical coverage for all home varsity events and practices including both traditional and non-traditional seasons.
Ensure proper medical clearance at the start of each academic year for all student athletes through completion of appropriate medical forms.
Manage the sports medicine inventory of equipment and supplies and place new orders as necessary.
Monitor maintenance of all equipment and ensure that it is in good working order.
Oversee all budget related items for the Sports Medicine Office.
Manage the processing of the team physicians’ contracts and annual insurance claims.
Serve as liaison to health insurance companies and provide solutions and answers to health insurance questions.
Collaborate with team physicians to coordinate campus clinic schedules, off campus appointments, evaluations, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and medical clearances.
Oversee and direct physical therapy needs including working with an outside physical therapy clinic for long term and chronic injuries.
Supervise the weather conditions through the office’s weather monitoring system to make sure environmental conditions are safe for intercollegiate sport contests.
Oversee the evaluation of all injuries with team physicians and ensure appropriate action is advised.
Responsible for keeping the appropriate individuals aware of current health care issues as they may arise to help ensure their overall well-being and safety.
Organize, maintain, and make certain that the sports medicine office is always sanitary and in good working order.
Supervise sports medicine staff to include the assistant athletic trainers, part-time athletic trainers, outside staff, and work study students.
Devise a weekly work schedule of coverage for all team members.
Work directly with the Director of Student Health Services, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Dean of Students, Director of Disability Services, dietician and the strength and conditioning staff concerning any health matters and maintain strong open communication.
Arrange educational events during National Athletic Training Month to promote health and wellness or assign to a designee.
Maintain medical records and ensure appropriate privacy and record retention methods are in order.
Serve on the department’s senior administrative staff council to assist in formulating departmental policies and procedures, decision making, and general oversight of department operations.
Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics or Senior Associate Director of Athletics.