Job Description
Senior Associate Director - Sports Medicine Primary Purpose: Under general direction from the Assistant Athletics Director, Sport Medicine and Wellness, supports the planning, coordination, operation and evaluation of athletic training operations for the intercollegiate athletics program.
Essential Functions: 1. Leads the Sports Medicine and Wellness team in the absence of the Assistant Athletics Director.
2.Oversees Assistant Directors of Sports Medicine.
3.Leads the Division of Athletics student insurance injury process; primary liaison with Department of Risk Management.
4. Administers daily treatment, rehabilitation, and preventative measures for assigned sport programs and student-athletes.
5.Evaluates student-athletes' medical histories and pre-participation exams to determine clearance for athletic activities.
6.Evaluates and assesses student-athletes for treatment and/or referral to other medical resources, as appropriate.
7. Tracks and monitors student-athlete injuries through resolution.
8. Serves as a liaison to the Director of Athletic Training, team physician(s), Director of Athletic Performance, and sport team head coaches in the provision of student-athlete care.
9. Attends team practices and competitions.
10. Supervises athletic training students.
11. Aids in administration of athletic training program policies and procedures.
12. Acts as Director in their absence or as requested.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or related field.
- Five (5) years of related experience in a intercollegiate athletics setting.
- NATABOC certification.
- CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree in athletic training or a related field.
- Seven (7) years' experience working as part of an NCAA Division I Sports Medicine Team
- Ability to assess athletic injuries and conditions in student-athletes and develop action plans for desired results.
- Ability to motivate student-athletes and student athletic trainers to achieve expected results.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding and knowledge of best practices to ensure student-athlete welfare.
- Basic computer skills including basic proficiency with MS Office.
- Solid knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed primarily in standard office environment during standard business hours. Work will also be required during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range: 72,952.50
Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
To apply, visit University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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