Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine

Job Description

Essential 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 that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.


* 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.


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