What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sports Medicine position at Mitchell College?
Position Summary:
Responsible to the Athletic Director for directing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive sports medical program for Mitchell College’s intercollegiate athletics. The Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing a budget to hire third party and outside contracted assistance for game and practice coverage as well as explore the opportunity to supervise graduate interns that have required hours to complete their advanced degree.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- The Director of Sports Medicine & Head Athletic Trainer will direct the day-to-day sports medicine operations for all twelve NCAA Division III athletic programs.
- Manage overall sports medicine program for the College, including medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student athletics, injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student athletes.
- Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
- Refer to Physician if injury is beyond the scope of athletic training area.
- Provide athletic training services for the college’s athletic department including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.
- Prepare practice and competition sites for emergency treatment and safety measures. Monitor environmental conditions to insure safety of student-athletes during practice and competition.
- Possess technical and practical expertise in appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises/therapy and diagnostic equipment.
- Assist Athletic Director in the development of the sports medical program budget.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program.
- Coordinate and organize all college and NCAA medical paperwork for all student athletes.
- Maintain complete and accurate confidential medical related records, reports and related paperwork on student athlete injuries, treatment and rehabilitation for insurance, legal and/or professional purposes. Document can include but not limited to concussion management testing. NCAA Injury Surveillance System, student athlete medical files and others as deemed necessary by NCAA, college or Athletic Director.
- Oversee master schedule of games and practices to ensure coverage.
- Schedule training room treatment hours for both traditional and non-traditional student-athletes.
- Communicate effectively and successfully with student athletes, head coaches, team physicians and administrators.
- In the course of your job you may have to lift heavy objects (30 lbs)
- Drive vehicles
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and 4-5 years professional experience. Master’s degree preferred 2-3 years professional experience.
- Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
- State Athletic Training Licensure
- Familiarity with NCAA, GNAC governing rules
- Valid driver's license, required
Mitchell College is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
