Associate Director of Sports Medicine

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FLSA Status

 

Exempt 

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FLSA Status

 

Exempt 

Posting End Date

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Open until filled

Earliest Start Date

 

As Soon As Possible.

Salary

 

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Hours per Week

 

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ; flexibility required on evenings and weekends

Hiring Department

 

Athletics

Please Note

 

Note: The primary accountabilities below 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 below. 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. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

 

A resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references will be required to apply.

_ Please submit all documents in one combined PDF file to be considered. __   _

Purpose of Position

 

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 is as assigned, but also supervises the healthcare of all student-athletes in conjunction with the Director of Sports Medicine and Senior Associate Director of Sports Medicine, and coordinates prevention and treatment of athletically related injuries to student-athletes. 

Essential Functions

 

Assist the Director of Sports Medicine and Senior 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 Senior 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

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

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. 

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree

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

Working Conditions

 

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.

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. 
 

EO/AA Statement

 

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

 

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