Director of Sports Medicine and Performance

Colchester, VT, United States

Responsibilities

Saint Michael’s College is seeking applications for a Director of Sports Medicine and Performance. This key position will lead the Sports Medicine and Performance staff and ensure strong, compliant communication across Athletics, team physicians, NCAA student-athletes, outside providers, and the campus community. The Director plays a vital role in supporting student-athlete health and wellness through efficient administrative management—such as inventory, insurance coordination, scheduling, reporting, education, staff supervision, and departmental advocacy. This position also provides clinical care consistent with National Athletic Trainers’ Association standards and oversees the development and annual rehearsal of Emergency Action Plans, policies, and procedures. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    

• Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and organized athletic training room for the best quality care of NCAA student-athletes.  

• Operates under the supervision of Team Physician and works closely with SMC Heath Services. 

• Provides care to student-athletes which includes prevention, education, emergency care, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.  

• Ensures that all student-athletes complete yearly medical clearance.  

• Maintains and administers proper injury and rehab records.  

• Communicates with host athletic trainers when sending teams to competitions without an athletic trainer.  

• Provides or assigns practice and home contest coverage for athletic teams.  

Director of Sports Medicine and Performance

Colchester, VT, United States

Responsibilities

Saint Michael’s College is seeking applications for a Director of Sports Medicine and Performance. This key position will lead the Sports Medicine and Performance staff and ensure strong, compliant communication across Athletics, team physicians, NCAA student-athletes, outside providers, and the campus community. The Director plays a vital role in supporting student-athlete health and wellness through efficient administrative management—such as inventory, insurance coordination, scheduling, reporting, education, staff supervision, and departmental advocacy. This position also provides clinical care consistent with National Athletic Trainers’ Association standards and oversees the development and annual rehearsal of Emergency Action Plans, policies, and procedures. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    

• Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and organized athletic training room for the best quality care of NCAA student-athletes.  

• Operates under the supervision of Team Physician and works closely with SMC Heath Services. 

• Provides care to student-athletes which includes prevention, education, emergency care, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.  

• Ensures that all student-athletes complete yearly medical clearance.  

• Maintains and administers proper injury and rehab records.  

• Communicates with host athletic trainers when sending teams to competitions without an athletic trainer.  

• Provides or assigns practice and home contest coverage for athletic teams.  

• Travels or assigns coverage for athletic teams’ away practices and games as appropriate.  

• Schedules staff for athletic training room coverage.  

• Oversight of strength and conditioning coach, discuss patterns for injury prevention, and supports efforts of the coach.  

• Allocates budget efficiently to ensure that athletic training room and varsity weight room standards are met.  

• Organizes inventory and purchasing in an orderly manner.  

• Oversees communication and management of student-athlete health insurance and secondary athletics insurance policy.  

• Submits annual and special reports to department, campus, or governing bodies as required.  

• Submits annual performance evaluation for professional athletic training staff and strength and conditioning coach under their supervision.  

• Follows NATA/BOC Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice.  

• Participates in departmental and campus-wide learning opportunities to further develop awareness, skills, and knowledge in supporting and fostering inclusion and belonging for students and colleagues.  

• Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people. Helps to create an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences.  

• Certifying athletic training staff and department staff in first aid/CPR/AED requirements.  

The salary range for this position is $62,000-$70,000. For the full job description, click here .  

We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.  
   
Qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer; master’s degree preferred.  

• Experience in supervisory role preferred.  

• CSCS experience preferred.  

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.  

• Proficiency with injury Tracking software 

Certifications:    

• NATA Certified Athletic Trainer 

• State of Vermont Licensed Athletic Trainer or eligible. 

• Certified in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (instructor certified preferred). 

• Valid driver's license in good standing. 

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of credit and background checks.  

Application Instructions:   

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:  

• Resume/CV   

• Cover Letter  

• Three Professional References  

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled. 

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Job Info

• Job Identification 46
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 12/15/2025, 09:41 PM
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, US

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