Director of Sports Medicine

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Job Description Summary

Saint Leo University is a Division II university located just north of Tampa and is part of the Sunshine State Conference. We are seeking applications for a full-time 12-month Director of Sports Medicine who will provide assistance and support to the Director of Athletics by providing leadership, organization, administrative oversight and evaluation for the Athletic Sports Medicine Department in accordance with NCAA, SSC and Saint Leo Health and Safety initiatives.

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:  

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Job Description Summary

Saint Leo University is a Division II university located just north of Tampa and is part of the Sunshine State Conference. We are seeking applications for a full-time 12-month Director of Sports Medicine who will provide assistance and support to the Director of Athletics by providing leadership, organization, administrative oversight and evaluation for the Athletic Sports Medicine Department in accordance with NCAA, SSC and Saint Leo Health and Safety initiatives.

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:  

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​•   Maintain current certifications for Board of Certification and State of Florida Licensure

​•   Oversight and evaluation of the sports medicine staff

​•   Coordination of NCAA on-site year-round drug testing

•   Sports Medicine liaison for NCAA events and competitions hosted by Saint Leo University
•   Proper and timely documentation of all medical records related to the health care of the Saint Leo student-athlete in accordance with HIPAA
•   Collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention of injuries and medical conditions
•   On-Site evaluation, management, rehabilitation and treatment of athletic injuries
•   Communicate with coaches and other sports medicine staff members regarding relevant injuries and illnesses
•   Work alongside with physicians on approved care outside the scope of athletic training 
•   Maintain current policies and procedures manuals/handbooks for Saint Leo Sports Medicine including best practices from the NCAA and NATA 
•   Orientation of USF Athletic Training Master’s program
•   Oversight of inventory and supply requests
•   Tracking of annual budget for the Sports Medicine Department
•   Oversight and supervision during University camps, clinics and summer tournaments.
•   Oversight and supervision of student workers for the athletic training room that includes hiring and scheduling 
•   Provide leadership and mentorship to the Athletic Trainers on staff
•   Provide sport coverage
•   Process and organize corresponding information for medical claims on athletic related injuries according to the Saint Leo Medical Bill Payment Policy
•   Process payments related to medical claims and provide quarterly year-to-date totals to accounting department
•   Creates and implements departmental policies and procedures regarding student-athlete and employee safety and compliance
•   Create and maintain weekly schedule for sports medicine employees
•   Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Care and prevention of injuries

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively

Excellent record keeping

Minimum 5 years working in sports medicine within an intercollegiate sports medicine environment

or related venue

Ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities above personal

advancement

Must be willing to travel with teams as necessary

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

State of Florida Athletic Training License

Experience in a collegiate setting

NATA Certification

First aid, CPR, and AED certified

Physical Demands:

Frequent hours outside the normal university work day, specifically early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch, talk or hear

Occasionally required to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

ENVIRONMENT:  

 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

 

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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