Director Sports Medicine (Collegiate)

Pomona College•Claremont, CA

1d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges. JOB PURPOSE: The Director provides overall leadership and day-to-day management for the Athletic Training and Sports Performance units within the Department of Physical Education and Athletics. This role carries full supervisory responsibility for all Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance staff members and oversees the operations of both the Athletic Training Room and the Athletic Performance Center. The Director works in close partnership with faculty and staff coaches across all 21 varsity athletic programs. The Director will expand the curriculum by teaching Physical Education courses in health-related areas and providing internship opportunities for students interested in the Health Sciences and Sports Performance fields. As a senior member of the Department of Physical Education senior administrative team, the Director plays a meaningful role in shaping the direction of the department by contributing to major decisions, informing long-range planning, and helping develop and execute the strategic vision for both Pomona College Physical Education and Pomona-Pitzer Athletics. This position carries a coterminous faculty appointment. In that capacity, the Director participates in the regular faculty review process, with evaluation criteria established by the Physical Education Department and governed by the Pomona College Faculty Handbook.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology or a related field required.
Certification from National Athletic Trainers’ Association of Certification (NATABOC) required.
CPR/AED (or ability to obtain prior to the start date) Required.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sports medicine and collegiate athletic training, including demonstrated supervisory or leadership responsibility.
Deploy professional skills in Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
Must understand and communicate the mission and history of the College’s liberal arts environment.
Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of employees, student employees, temporary workers, contract employees. Must also assist and communicate well with parents, students, alumni, volunteers, community partners, and other possible stakeholders.
Operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software. Demonstrate understanding of the use of technology/devices/equipment in assessing and improving department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Prioritize and perform multiple projects/tasks, meet deadlines/timelines, respond to others in a timely manner, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College with a high standard of integrity and ethics, in support of the College’s strategic vision and the Department of Physical Educations and Athletics core values.
Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
Operate the College’s vehicles safely for campus-related work.
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA requirements.
Knowledge of NCAA health and safety-related requirements and keeping current with NCAA legislation.

Nice To Haves

NSCA CSCS certification preferred
Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs all aspects of Athletic Training Room and Athletic Performance Center. The Director works to ensure that all department curricular offerings, specifically Varsity Athletics, are a safe learning and growth environment and are in compliance with NCAA rules.
Provide overall leadership and manage the full-time staff of the Athletic Training Room and Athletic Performance Center including hiring, training and performance development. Oversees the scheduling and coordination of staff assignments for coverage of team practices and competitions.
Maintain effective communication and relationships necessary to provide leadership, direction and education to the Department of Physical Education and Athletics in the areas of health, medical clearance, safety & injury prevention, injury recognition, emergency response, compliance with treatment programs, athletic performance and overall scheduling for varsity athletic teams.
Develops policies, procedures and manages delivery of sports medicine and athletic performance services including testing, evaluation, treatment of injuries, rehabilitation and medical referrals.
Manages athletic training facility including budgets, equipment, supplies, inventory, purchasing, maintenance, replacement and repair.
Manages the coordination and communication of services with staff for injured student-athletes, advises coaches daily on medical status of injured student-athletes and makes determination of ability for student-athletes to practice and compete.
Teaches courses in the Department of Physical Education in the area of Athletic Training and will oversee Independent Studies in the field of Athletic Training.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends techniques and equipment that enhance the Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance unit. Provides vision and leadership to keep these areas up to date.
Serves as the primary athletic trainer for specific varsity teams.
Maintains the Department’s important professional connections to the local medical community and provides instruction to fellows/residents of local medical facilities.
Monitors and verifies certifications and continuing education for all Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance staff.
Serves as the department liaison to the SCIAC Athletic Trainers and NCAA on Sports Medicine and Athletic performance related topics. Serves on Pomona College, SCIAC and NCAA committees as needed.