Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer
The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will serve as the head sports medicine professional and is responsible for directing and coordinating all of the activities and personnel of the athletic training room. This Assistant Director will oversee and assist in providing medical services to the athletic programs and the students of Salem State University, and oversee a comprehensive student-athlete wellness support program.
Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and assessment of sports medicine services, including medical care and daily operation of athletic training room which includes prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for intercollegiate athletes at Salem State University.
Oversees student-athlete wellness programming with a focus on mental health, strength and conditioning, diversity and inclusion, and nutrition.
Presence at home athletic contests and travel coverage with sports teams as assigned.
Assist Team Physician in weekly athletic training room Doctor's visits and coordinate referrals with team physicians' office staff for athletes needing specialists.
Coordinate with health services in updating athletes' medical records and pre-participation physical examinations.
Work with health insurance companies in coordinating athletes' care and covered medical services, and serve as primary contact for secondary insurance carrier.
Onboard, supervise and mentor graduate athletic training students (internal and external to SSU community)
Responsible for relaying drug testing and sports performance supplement questions and education on these subject to athletes, coaches and staff.
Responsible for performance evaluation of Staff Assistant Athletic Trainers.
Supervise and coordinate First Aid and Adult CPR w/ AED training for coaches and staff as requested by Athletic Director.
Serve as a role model and mentor for students as appropriate.
Oversee athletic training services for summer sports camps as needed.
Responsible for relaying drug testing and sports performance supplement questions and education on these subject to athletes, coaches and staff.
Oversee safety plan for reconditioning of equipment and certification for use by teams as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in athletic training
Five years previous experience in a college or comparable co-educational setting
NATA certified
Possession of or ability to obtain Massachusetts licensure
First Aid & CPR certified
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
Three years experience in supervision of athletic training staff
CPR instructor certification