Associate Director of Sports Medicine

University of Louisiana, Lafayette • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking an Associate Director of Sports Medicine to assist with athletic training services for 16 intercollegiate sports and spirit squads. The position covers the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine. It directly supervises Assistant Directors of Sports Medicine and Certified Intern Athletic Trainers. The role may include teaching duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current NATABOC certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Athletic Training Licensure, or eligibility for licensure.
• At least 3 years of experience providing athletic training services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, public relations, interpersonal, customer service, and supervisory skills when working with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, and administration.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, and commitment to working with multicultural populations.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity and character, with a commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules applicable to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics program.
• Ability to work extended daily hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience providing athletic training services at an NCAA Division I university.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine in supervising the Athletic Training Room.
• Coordinate health care with team physicians.
• Report injured student-athletes’ status to coaching staff.
• Assist with yearly scheduling and administration of student-athlete physical exams and testing.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for athletic-related injuries.
• Provide coverage at home and away events.
• Maintain medical and insurance records.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Recruit and supervise student trainers.
• May include teaching duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior