Assistant Director of Sports Medicine(075-25)

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

Posted Date: Jan 11, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Unknown
Years of Experience
3+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Athletic Director

Conference

SIAC (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Sports Medicine

About the Job

Job Description

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Clark Atlanta University
Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Director of Sports Medicine
Employee:
Department: Athletics
Reports To:

Head Athletic Trainer

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.

General Function (Description):

Clark Atlanta University
Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Director of Sports Medicine
Employee:
Department: Athletics
Reports To:

Head Athletic Trainer

General Function (Description):

Responsibilities include assisting, where possible, the Head Athletic Trainer in developing, coordinating, and administering a

comprehensive sports medical program for the University’s intercollegiate sports. he Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will assist with
prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will also perform

professional and administrative services, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, essential for the successful implementation and

development of the program. he Assistant Director of Sports Medicine reports to Head Athletic Trainers.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine works in conjunction with, and under the direction of, the Athletic Director

to provide the following services:

Developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including injury

prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and
rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes.
2. Providing athletic training services for the University’s athletic department,
including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away
competitions as necessary.

Participating in all mandatory testing of student-athletes and staff (COVID-19

related).

Coordinating and scheduing physical examinations and medical referrals for

student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

Working in conjunction with the Sports Performance Coach and coaching staff to

ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and
conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs.
6. Scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff coverage of all team practices

and athletic competitions.

Evaluating and recommends new techniques and equipment that would enhance

the benefit of the sports medical program.

Serving, as necessary, as a liaison with Emory Sports Clinic, its doctors.
Maintaining the Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for the University athletic

teams/facilities.

Assisting with athletic department’s insurance and student-athletes’ insurance,

and submits all necessary paperwork as needed. The Director of Athletics is kept
apprised of all insurance claims and any issues with the medical insurance
coverage.

Providing inspections of storage rooms and Orders and maintain necessary

inventory and supplies.

Gathering and maintaining yearly required medical documentations for student-

athletes or teams under your care.

Maintaining and securing all records and documentations.
Participating in professional education or athletic staff and coaches.

Functional Tasks:

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing,

and fitting of athletic equipment.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing,

and fitting of athletic equipment.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will carry out all prescribed treatments and

recommendations by the team/program/event physician.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will maintain NATA and CPR certification in

accordance with those respective institutions.

(cid:120) TThe Assistant Director of Sports Medicine must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of

growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the
athlete’s status and interpret the appropriate information.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine under the direction the Head Athletic Trainer develops
treatment programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury
assessment or by the treating physician.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine assesses athlete’s status in response to treatment

and modifies programs as appropriate.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine applies treatment procedures and modalities in

accordance with established indications and contraindications.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine prepares athletes for treatment and insures comfort

and safety of athletes.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine instructs athletes in therapeutic exercise, and

strength and conditioning programs.

(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine informs student-athlete’s families of important aspects
of student-athletes’ present condition, including concussions, wound care, first aid, and follow up
care. Maintains records of waivers signed by student-athletes.

The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine maintains insurance protocols and interacts directly
with insurance claim representatives.

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(cid:120) The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine coordinates, as assigned by the Head Athletic

Trainer, ambulance, hospital, and/or medical visits.

(cid:120) he Assistant Director of Sports Medicine maintains records on medical travel with

department’s vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(cid:120) Must have first aid skills to help athletes address acute injuries, generally in a high-

pressure situation such as a game.

(cid:120) Must be CPR certified.
(cid:120) Must have the skills to educate coaching staff, athletes and their families on injuries,

healing processes and the proper methods of exercise and conditioning.

(cid:120) Must possess good people skills, as well as a good grasp on proper methods of

communication.

Minimum Hiring Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Graduate Degree
Preferred. Must be National Athletic Trainers'
Association Board of Certification certified.
Must have or be eligible for Georgia state
licensure.

Years of Experience Required

At least 3-5 years.

Years of Management/Supervisor
Experience

3 years preferred

Employee

Manager/Supervisor

Human Resources

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