Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

EXPIRED

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for PLNU intercollegiate sports.

Salary:
Pay range $66,560 - $68,042
Internal Classification: Career Track - Manager; Job Level - 3

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develops overall sports medicine program for the University, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, and educational programing for Student-Athletes.

• Assist in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Sports Medicine Clinic.

• Provides athletic training services for practice, home and/or away competition (if necessary).

• Team coverage of designated sports including pre-practice prep, home and away contests. Travel required with team driving responsibilities.

• Create a sports medicine team with experts in their specific field.

• Supervises the treatment or referral of all injuries and post injury rehabilitation to the members of the sports medicine team; interface directly with medical personnel regarding the treatment of Student-Athletes.

• Coordinates and schedules physical examinations and medical referrals for Student-Athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

• Develop, train, and supervises athletic training staff.

• Serve as a clinical preceptor to student athletic trainers in the MS-AT program. Assist in the daily supervision and critical evaluation of athletic training students.

• Oversees all medical insurance claims and insurance coverage for all student-athletes.

• Assist Student-Athletes with health care needs and concerns and make appropriate referrals as needed. Stay in communication with attending physicians regarding prognosis and orders for injured Student-Athletes.

• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning coaches and coaching staff

• to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual Student-Athlete needs.

• Schedules and coordinates athletic training staff for clinical coverage for practice and competitions.

• Determines and ensures the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies applicable to the respective intercollegiate sports; evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program.

• Supervises the compilation and maintenance of statistical records of team injuries and medical data for the Athletic Department.

• Student-Athlete banned substance and drug testing education.

• Drug testing site administrator. Organizes and schedules NCAA and PLNU randomized drug testing of all athletic teams.

• Assists with NCAA hardship waivers.

• Maintain Sports Medicine Policies and Procedures Manuel

• Attend university and department meetings.

• Maintain all required certifications.

• NCAA, PacWest and PLNU Reports.

• Assist with PLNU camp and clinic coverage.

• Maintain EMR software.

• Maintain daily injury records using current EMR.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all PacWest Conference and NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to all job-related activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of the university.

• Excellent and strong communication skills. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees of the organization using proper grammar. Effectively communicate with Student-Athletes, coaches, team physicians, and other outside medical professionals.

• Ability to exercise good, independent judgement and discretion while making sound decisions in all circumstances. Use of logical problem-solving with the ability to manage serval projects at once.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environment while working under pressure to meet deadlines with accuracy and consistency.

• Ability to handle emergency situations with a calm demeanor.

• Ability to learn procedures and retain information.

• Deal with problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to handle confidential information according to HIPAA and FERPA regulations.

• Good organizational and planning skills.

• Self-starter with a positive attitude.

• Requires flexible schedule. Possible early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and weekend shifts; travel required.

• Administrative skills in record keeping, charting, basic computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Google Apps, and Electronic Medical Record keeping systems (EMR), ATS preferred.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

• ​ The job offer is contingent on a clear background check.

Education/Certifications

• Master’s degree in related field

• Certification through National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification

• First Aid, CPR, AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification (AHA or ARC)

Required Experience

• 5 years’ experience, collegiate level preferred

• Eligible for Athletic Training Preceptor Status

Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for periods greater than one hour. Push, pull, bend, twist, grasp, reach, and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the day.

• Ability to perform the manual tasks associated with manual therapy for both evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

• Ability to manually assist ambulation of injured athletes.

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Requires repetitive motions.

• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Visual acuity necessary for evaluations and wound debridement.

• Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.