Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being (Internal)

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Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being (Internal)

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being is responsible for oversight of the Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning units. The position will also serve as the sports administrator for assigned programs. The Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being reports to the Athletic Director.

This is an internal opening and only current

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Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being (Internal)

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UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being is responsible for oversight of the Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning units. The position will also serve as the sports administrator for assigned programs. The Senior Associate Athletic Director-Student Well-Being reports to the Athletic Director.

This is an internal opening and only current

UIW

employees are eligible to apply.

Benefits

UIW

has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback.

UIW

offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include

UIW

tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (

EAP

), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (

PSLF

) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage

for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

| Job Duty Name | Management and Administration | | Description of Job Duties |
- Supervises and manages sports programs and respective coaching staff as assigned by Athletic Director. - Collaborative management and leadership of a broad range of responsibilities including support of staff and work-study staff supervision and ensuring the scheduling and quality service levels are being met or exceeded. - Schedule and hold team meetings, review and improve workflow, and create work schedules. - Assure efficient and effective Athletic Training performance. - Ensure athletic training services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices. - Provide staff education and onboarding. Maintain confidentiality. Ensure OSHA safety, FERPA and HIPAA requirements are followed. - Provide oversight of annual equipment certification/calibrations. - Ensure appropriateness of supply Purchase Order and review expenses are in line with updates by UIW finance. - Educate staff on best practices. - Identify process improvement opportunities and present resolutions. - Stay abreast of and serve as a resource on current and proposed standards of practice and State guidelines of Athletic Training services. - Develop and maintain positive relationships throughout the University while upholding UIW policy. - Oversee the day-to-day operations of Sports Medicine including human resources, compliance, quality improvement, and customer service. - Update departmental policies, practices and procedures as appropriate based on current/updated state, federal, and regulatory body practice standards . - Assume responsibility for hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions for all providers and ancillary personnel under direct supervision. - Act as the primary liaison and point of contact between Network entities (Physicians, Physical Therapy, Chiropractor), other healthcare professionals (i.e. UIW Health Services), and athletes as it relates to the athletic program. - Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary service lines within Sports Medicine. - Monitor patient satisfaction data and make process adjustments as needed. - Advocate for student-athletes by processing any grievances generated by patients, their guardians, or families. - Manage EHR contract. - Coordinate and work with finance, student injury insurance plan, and broker to review student premiums. - Perform other duties as assigned. |

| Job Duty Name | Sports Medicine Department | | Description of Job Duties |
- Serve as the UIW Health Services Medical Director. - Coordinate athletic training services to various athletes according to NCAA Division I standards to include but not limited to: physical exams, evaluation and treatment of injuries, supervision of rehabilitation, and coordination of counseling. - Oversee management of sports medicine policies, procedures, athletic training rooms, equipment, supplies, inventory, staff and athletic training students. - Oversee referral of student-athletes to appropriate health care providers. - Oversee the athletic department insurance for student-athletes and coordination of insurance and deductible payments to medical providers. - Oversee communication from the Sports Medicine Department with all university departments and outside associations. - Oversee and maintain electronic health record and paper medical records. - Coordinate with the NCAA/conference on all medical issues related to the institution and all NCAA/institutional substance abuse testing. - Oversee and maintain the sports medicine budget. - Ensure compliance with all pertinent NCAA health and safety legislation and with inter-association consensus statements that impact student-athlete health and safety. - Ensure administrative structure for Sports Medicine allows for the delivery of independent medical care. - Maintain an institutional line of medical authority with the sole interest of student-athlete health and safety. |

| Job Duty Name | Strength & Conditioning Department | | Description of Job Duties |
- Ensure coordination of strength & conditioning services to various athletes according to NCAA Division I standards. - Oversee management of strength & conditioning policies, procedures, weight rooms, equipment, supplies, inventory, and staff. - Coordinate with the NCAA/conference on all strength & conditioning issues related to the institution and NCAA/Conference. - Oversee and maintain the strength & conditioning budget. - Ensure compliance with all pertinent NCAA health and safety legislation and with inter-association consensus statements that impact student-athlete health and safety with strength & conditioning. - Ensure administrative structure for strength & conditioning coaches. |

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Ability to perform all duties in a manner that reflects the highest ethical and professional performance and communication. - Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies. - Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. - Ability to communicate openly by bringing all student, provider, UIW community, and broader community issues, concerns, and/or requests to the appropriate person on a timely basis including but not limited to any potential risk management or quality control issues. - Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside UIW Health Services and Sports Medicine. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. - Ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to HIPAA and FERPA information. - Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy. - Ability to complete tasks as requested in a timely manner without repetitive requests. - Proficient with EMR system and billing - Exhibits behaviors in strict compliance with the NATA Code of Professional Practice. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine field. | | Required Work Experience |
- Five (5) years of professional experience in the field of sports medicine in a complex environment. - Two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience in the field of sports medicine. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience establishing EMR and billing procedures. - Five (5) years of Athletic Training experience in a university role. - Professional experience at a NCAA Division 1 institution. - Master’s Degree. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
- Current BOC Athletic Trainer Certification. - Valid State of Texas Athletic Training License (LAT) by the Texas Department of Health TOC541/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. - Current Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. - Ability and willingness to take ongoing CEU courses in areas of physical assessment and procedures in care of the student athletes andmaintain licensure/certification and sharpen skill set. | | Work Hours |
Business hours of Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including weekends, evenings and some holidays based on schedule of assigned teams. | | Physical Demands |
- Ability to lift up to 45lbs of materials and assist lift injured athletes. - Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve materials and injured athletes. - Dexterity to attend to and effectively treat injured athletes. - Ability to actively engage in pregame, during game, and post-game activities for extended periods of time. - Ability to regularly move about campus and sport venues, as well as attend meetings on and off campus. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | AS2048PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Full Time | | Job Category | Administrator (exempt) | | Desired Start Date | 10/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Athletic Director | | Salary | Commensurate with experience. | | Open Date | 09/16/2024 | | Close Date | 09/20/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
This is an internal opening and only current UIW employees are eligible to apply. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). | | Title IX |
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UIW Website
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • WorkplaceDiversity.com
   • HispanicDiversity.com
   • BlackJobCenter.com
   • WomenJobCenter.com
   • VeteransConnect.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Employee Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you a current UIW employee?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine field?

   • No
   • Yes

5. * How many years of professional experience do you have in the field of sports medicine in a complex environment?

   • Less than 5 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 or more years

6. * How many years of leadership or supervisory experience do you have in the field of sports medicine?

   • Less than 2 years
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 or more years

7. * Do you currently hold certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) WITH such certification in the status of, "Good Standing?"

   • No
   • Yes, certified & in good standing

8. * Do you currently hold a valid State of Texas Athletic Training License (LAT) by the Texas Department of Health TOC541/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation?

   • No
   • Yes

9. * Do you currently hold certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers?

   • No
   • Yes

10. * Are you willing and able to take ongoing CEU courses in areas of physical assessment and procedures in care of the student athletes and maintain licensure/certification and sharpen skill set?

    • No
    • Yes

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