ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SPORTS MEDICINE

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

10h•$80,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Sports Medicine will lead, plan and coordinate all aspects of Sports Medicine for Intercollegiate Athletics including; organization and administration of Sports Medicine services, coordination of Athletic Training staffing assignments and schedules, work with Team Physician for Pre-Participation Physicals, medical needs of student-athletes, collaborate with Hammond Health Center staff for all aspects of medical needs of student-athletes. As a member of the Athletic Training staff provide athletic training services in support of intercollegiate athletics programs as assigned. Work in collaboration with clinical faculty/athletic trainers in the athletic training education program and other staff athletic trainers to provide athletic training services to intercollegiate athletics. Develop and administer injury prevention and treatment plans and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes. Counsel and advise student-athletes on conditioning and athletic training matters. Attend home practices and games for assigned sports teams; travel to contests during post-season for assigned teams is required, with potential to travel to select regular season contests. Evaluate and treat injuries and potential injuries.

Requirements

5 - 7 years of experience at the collegiate level as an ATC with demonstrated knowledge and ability in program administration.
Certification and Membership in the NATA (National Athletic Trainer’s Association) required.
CPR/First Aid Certification required.
Experience in planning and executing athletic training services competitive athletics teams.
Ability to cultivate an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment.
Ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity and awareness to cultural difference.
Demonstrated ability to hold others accountable for behavior that is supportive of a community that is diverse and inclusive.
Extensive knowledge of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

Lead the Sports Medicine program for intercollegiate athletics.
Provide athletic training services, under the supervision of the team physician, to include evaluating, managing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries as needed or prescribed.
Staff the Hill Center Athletic Training Clinic or A&E Center Clinic and attend home practices and games for assigned sports teams to evaluate and treat injuries or potential injuries; provide prompt, accurate triage. Team travel and post-season travel with assigned teams is required.
Serve as a preceptor to graduate students in the clinical education portion of the Athletic Training Education Program.
Perform mandatory baseline concussion testing for incoming students in assigned sports.
Attend introductory team meetings and present athletic training information for assigned sports.
Plan and participate in all pre-participation sport screenings and the medical clearance process.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records on injured athletes. Obtain sports injury reports from injured athletes and forward to the insurance and referral coordinator for filing with the College athletic injury insurance plan.
Represent Athletic Training and Serve as consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment; assist with prevention of injuries including education for athletes, identifying factors that put athletes "at risk", correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracing.
Serve as liaison with parents, sports medicine physicians, health center staff, athletic trainers, and coaches in determining the best treatment options for the patient. Assist the team physician in determining if a player may return to competition.
Serve as host athletic trainer for league, regional and national championships competition held at Ithaca College.