Director of Sports Medicine

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20112946

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Position Information

Posting Number

20112946

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Position Title

Director of Sports Medicine

FTE

1.0

Position Type

Staff

Department

Athletics Director

Position Summary Information

| Job Summary/Basic Function |
About This Role:

The Director of Sports Medicine serves as the NCAA Health Care Administrator to coordinate institutional athletics health care administration and delivery. This position provides oversight of the institution’s autonomous athletics health care administration and delivery, maintains awareness regarding health and safety legislation, provides recommendations on related policy and procedures, and monitors the athletic department’s health and safety practices to ensure compliance with NCAA legislation and consistency with the Association’s best practices. Will have direct supervision of all sports medicine staff on the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of care for athletic injuries while developing and implementing injury reduction programming.

This position may require you to work non-traditional hours, including early morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some travel required. This job is not suitable for remote work.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

• Work with head team physician to identify and implement healthcare strategies for all student athletes at Lamar University in injury recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Accurately maintain all records and reports (physical examinations, injury records, physician notes, treatment & rehabilitation notes, insurance claims, etc.).
• Supervise and train departmental athletic trainers to include hiring/onboarding of new employees.
• Manage departmental budget, supply orders, contracts, vendor relationships, and medical billing.
• Create and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with NCAA and Southland Conference health and safety legislation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with team physicians and other local medical professionals and organizations to provide additional healthcare resources to student athletes.
• Provide education and training to coaches, athletic trainers and other departmental staff on topics related to sports medicine and student athlete welfare.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage a team of athletic trainers and other healthcare providers.
• Acts in accordance with physician supervision and prescribed treatment plans.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Punctuality, work ethic, reliability, adaptability, professional, detailed.
• Understanding and adherence to confidentiality/privacy rules and regulations.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Lamar University and Texas State University System rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Bend, lift, carry items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Manual dexterity of hands/fingers to provide care and utilize medical equipment. Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, reading signs, and traffic signals.

Job Conditions:

• Regular use of personal protection equipment. May work indoors, as well as outdoors in variable weather conditions. May work nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field - 5+ years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer providing health care for student and/or professional athletes - Eligible for Texas Athletic Training License - Current Board of Certification (BOC) and CPR/AED Certifications | | EEO Statement |

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

| | Veteran's Preference Statement |

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Advanced certifications or degrees in adjunct allied health specialties or demonstrated advanced clinical skill set. - Previous supervisory and leadership experience. - Strong organization, administrative and communication skills. | | Security Sensitive Statement |
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. | | Salary | Commensurate | | Work Hours | |

Application Information

| Posting Date | 07/18/2024 | | Close Date | 10/18/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions | |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/s... to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have 5+ years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer providing health care for student and/or professional athletes?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you eligible for a Texas Athletic Training License?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have a Current Board of Certification (BOC) and CPR/AED Certifications?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Unofficial Transcript 1 3. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Miscellaneous

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