Associate Atheletic Director-Sports Medicine - Football (Onsite)

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About Us

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Us

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 
1.            Students are our top priority. 
2.            We strive for excellence. 
3.            We thrive on diversity. 
4.            We celebrate collaboration. 
5.            We champion innovation. 
6.            We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 
7.            We nurture the well-being of our community. 
8.            We act ethically. 
9.            We are responsible stewards. 

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. 

Department Information
The Georgia Tech Athletic Associate (GTAA) sponsors varsity intercollegiate athletics competition in 17 NCAA Division I sports for the Georgia Institute of Technology. We are a proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Steeped in history and success while embracing strategic innovation, our programs compete at the highest level and strive for national championships. Tech fans are passionate about their support of their beloved Yellow Jackets and cherish the many traditions involved with the program.

Located in the thriving Midtown area of Atlanta, Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology is a leading research university committed to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology.  There is no doubt that Georgia Tech stands out as a distinctively different kind of Institution, one that is eagerly encouraging and developing the revolutionary technologies of the 21st century.  Equipped with the extremely rich resources of an outstanding student body and faculty, strong partnerships with business, industry, and government and support from alumni and friends.  Georgia Tech is designing a future of global preeminence, leadership and service.

Job Summary

The Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Medicine will assist in leading a successful NCAA Division I athletic medicine program in managing the health and welfare of all intercollegiate student-athletes at Georgia Tech.  This role will also serve as a member of the athletic department's senior staff leadership team that is committed to excellence, integrity and advancing the athletic department's mission and strategic vision. This position is responsible for the direction, supervision and coordination of the healthcare, safety and well-being services offered within the Athletic Medicine Department. This position is responsible for the oversight of assigned sport programs, to include but not limited to injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education, and counseling of student-athletes. This role is also responsible for athletic related health care administration in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, team physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel.

This position will interact on a regular basis with: student-athletes, coaches, staff, external medical personnel
This position typically will advise and counsel: student-athletes, coaches
This position will supervise: assigned staff

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -
Oversight, development, coordination and administration of a comprehensive Athletic Medicine Program to provide best-in-class medical care and services for all intercollegiate athletics student athletes

Job Duty 2 -
Oversight and supervision of all Athletic Training services and Athletic Trainers. Also responsible for Sports Medicine aides, athletic training interns or fellows

Job Duty 3 -
Oversight and direction of athletic medicine operations and services, budgeting, emergency action plans, rehabilitation services, medical insurance program, and physician medical services

Job Duty 4 -
In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer/Head Team Physician, responsible for the development, updating, maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures regarding the Athletic Medicine Department

Job Duty 5 -
In conjunction with the Clinical Sports Psychologist, Mental Health Coordinator, Alcohol and Other Drug Coordinator, and the Chief Medical Officer/Head Team Physician, support and assist with coordination of behavioral medicine and mental health services

Job Duty 6 -
Supervision and development for structure and staffing of Athletic Medicine Department, to include goal setting strategies and performance evaluations of full-time and part-time employees within the Athletic Medicine Department

Job Duty 7 -
Develop, execute, and supervise programs and activities related to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses for assigned sport programs while abiding by the rules and regulations established by the Georgia Tech Athletics Association, its athletic conference affiliates, and National Collegiate Athletics Association rules and regulations

Job Duty 8 -
Provide consistent coverage for practice and competitions and ensure coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's Degree in Athletic Training or an educational program accredited by the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Other Required Qualifications
Certifications or licenses required for this job: Certification from the Board for Athletic Trainers, CAATE, NTA or other accredited body for Athletic trainers

Required Experience
Ten or more years of job-related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; fit braces and fabricate orthotics as needed.

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge and skills in decision making and problem solving, service, integrity, innovation, safety awareness, adaptability, cultural competence, influence, and the administration of a variety of assessment tools, treatment plans and equipment. Must possess a general knowledge of the principles and practices of Athletic Training, Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards, maintaining medical records including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and following insurance procedures

SKILLS
Strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and to serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians and other healthcare professionals

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University¿s work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu)
 

Other Information

Location: Onsite (Atlanta, GA)

Job grade : S10

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

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