Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

Fresno State•Fresno, CA

17d

About The Position

Deliver a high-level of medical service including, but not limited to, coverage, prevention, assessment, referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation and safe and functional return for football student-athletes Supervise and train athletic training students in all aspects of therapeutic treatment, athletic training room operations, and athletic event coverage in the capacity of a clinical instructor Communicate the status of injured and recovering student-athletes to appropriate athletic department personnel and team physicians Assist in administering Pre-Participation Exams and determining readiness to participate. Coordinate and work collaboratively with a group of multidisciplinary medical providers. Travel to away games with sports as needed and assigned Serve as a leader and mentor to new hires, students, interns, and volunteers and provide guidance related to working under pressure, time management, organization, and professionalism Maintain up to date electronic treatment records, injury statistics and facility paper files

Requirements

Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level
NATA BOC Certification
Familiarity with NCAA best practices regarding supplements and health and safety of student-athletes
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to: Work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community
Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
Work confidently and effectively in a high-stress environment
Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion
Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism
Work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends
Travel as required by the position
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health-related major course of study if applicant did not attend a MSAT program.
Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level

Responsibilities

Deliver a high-level of medical service including, but not limited to, coverage, prevention, assessment, referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation and safe and functional return for football student-athletes
Supervise and train athletic training students in all aspects of therapeutic treatment, athletic training room operations, and athletic event coverage in the capacity of a clinical instructor
Communicate the status of injured and recovering student-athletes to appropriate athletic department personnel and team physicians
Assist in administering Pre-Participation Exams and determining readiness to participate.
Coordinate and work collaboratively with a group of multidisciplinary medical providers.
Travel to away games with sports as needed and assigned
Serve as a leader and mentor to new hires, students, interns, and volunteers and provide guidance related to working under pressure, time management, organization, and professionalism
Maintain up to date electronic treatment records, injury statistics and facility paper files