Senior Manager, Athlete Health and Performance

EXPIRED

Department:

Health & Performance

Location:

Belknap Campus

Department:

Health & Performance

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R104862

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in exercise science, physical therapy, or an approved program in athletics training and five (5) years of related work experience. NATA and NATABOC Athletic Trainer certification required. Eligible for Kentucky state licensure. First Aid and CPR/AED Certifications. Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations. Ability to travel and work hours on nights, weekends, and holidays. Grade 11 (Salary).

Position Description:

The Senior Manager, Athlete Health and Performance (Senior Director of Sports Medicine) will develop, lead, and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program, which services the healthcare needs of student-athletes for all 23 University of Louisville sports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance to cultivate and enhance the partnership with UofL Health

• Provide healthcare to assigned sports program and oversee Sports Medicine services provided to student athletes for the University including injury prevention, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation and assist with referrals to counseling for student athletes.

• Directly supervise directors, associate athletic trainers and assistant athletic trainers (e.g., hire, train/develop, evaluate)

• Integrate and collaborate physical therapist from ULH and develop safe rehabilitation protocols.

• Develop Sports Medicine budget in conjunction with the Athletic Business Office (ABO)

• Collaborate with Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, and Sport Science Departments to ensure safety of student athletes in the design and implementation conditioning and nutrition programs customized with the goal of enhancing overall welfare and performance.

• Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions.

• Coordinate with team physicians and healthcare providers the importance and delivery of quality healthcare to student athletes.

• Collaborate with the Director of Mental Health and Performance to provide care for all student athletes.

• Assist with development and updates of Sports Medicine policies and procedures.

• Provide coverage for all workouts, practices and games when required, including travel and hosting pre and post season tournaments and events.

• Communicate with physicians, student athletes, coaches, sport administrators, parents as needed regarding student athlete’s injuries and illnesses.

• Assist Insurance Coordinator with medical billing.

• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the Sports Medicine program.

• Record keeping and documentation.

• Participate in Continuing Education opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned by Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a Health and Performance domain and five years of post-baccalaureate Athletic Training experience.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills as well as organizational and administrative skills.

The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Target Compensation Maximum:

Target Compensation Minimum:

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.