Associate Director of Sports Medicine

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

UTEP Athletics Department Overview

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

UTEP Athletics Department Overview

The UTEP Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering a competitive and inclusive environment where student-athletes can excel both on the field and in the classroom. As a proud member of Conference USA, UTEP's athletic programs compete at the highest levels of NCAA Division I, offering a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, track and field, soccer, and more.

With a rich history of athletic success, UTEP is committed to upholding the traditions of excellence that have made it a standout institution in collegiate sports. The department is not only focused on athletic achievements but also emphasizes the holistic development of its student-athletes, ensuring they graduate with the skills and education necessary to succeed in life beyond sports.

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, UTEP Athletics embodies the spirit of resilience and determination that characterizes the borderland community, making it a key part of the university’s mission to serve and uplift the region.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Athletics

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours : 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm,flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Cover Letter

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Summary: Assists the Director of Sports Medicine in the operation of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletic Training and its facilities. Associate Director of Sports Medicine’s main sport responsibility will serve as the Head Football Athletic Trainer , but also supervises the healthcare of all student-athletes in conjunction with the Director of Sports Medicine and other Associate Director of Sports Medicine, and coordinates prevention and treatment of athletically related injuries to student-athletes.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Sports Medicine and other Associate Director of Sports Medicine in supervising the operations of the Athletic Training room, to include developing necessary procedures and schedules

Responsible for all aspects of healthcare for the student-athletes of assigned sport(s).

Confers with team doctors to ensure proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes

Assists Director of Sports Medicine and other Associate Director of Sports Medicine in Supervising Associate Athletic Trainer(s) and Assistant Athletic Trainer(s), as well as Student Athletic Trainer(s) in the day to day operation of the Athletic Training Room

Assists Director of Sports Medicine in submitting budget requests for Athletic Training Room operations. Helps coordinate the purchase of all supplies and equipment to ensure efficient and economical methods of operations

Maintains records on student-athletes and ensures the accuracy of files maintained in the University’s Athletic Training Room

Attends scheduled team practices and competitions, to include all home and away events for designated athletic events, or assigns a certified assistant to attend all other home athletic events

Travels to designated athletic events on extended trips, or assigns an assistant

Follows the NATA Code of Ethics; remains current on all state and national requirements for licensure/certification renewal

Assists Director of Sports Medicine in developing and implementing short and long range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay (budget) requirements and documentation for assigned area(s)

Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to student-athletes in this area

Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations including attendance of NCAA Rules Seminars, timely completion of all NCAA forms and requests of information

Employee agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas System

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems

Complies with all State and University Policies

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s objectives, policies and applicable law.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative to the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Master’s Degree

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Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional travel required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee I occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to very loud.