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Position Title
Assistant Director for Sports Medicine

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Sports Medicine coordinates the medical care of student-athletes in assigned sports, including the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. The Assistant Director for Sports Medicine will assist in the daily operation of the athletic training room and act as a preceptor in the athletic training program. The Assistant Director for Sports Medicine reports directly to the Assistant Athletics Director for Student Health & Performance/Director of Sports Medicine.
Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field and minimum of one year of experience in athletic training; eligible for Oklahoma Athletic Training License and possess BOC Certification as an athletic trainer; excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills and great attention to detail; willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Provide athletic training coverage of assigned sports
• Coordinate the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses of student-athletes
• Assist in the clinical instruction of the athletic training students
• Maintain proper injury records, including daily treatments and rehab, initial and follow up notes, and special reports
• Establish a line of communication with athletes, parents, physicians, and coaches
• Submit an injury report to the Head Coach of the assigned sports on a regular basis
• Contribute positively to the goals and mission of the Athletic Training Department through providing quality service to the student-athlete and continually seeking out educational opportunities for professional growth
• Assist in the inventory process and purchasing of medical supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals
• Assist in the planning of the medical coverage for TU sport camps
• Assist in the coordination and management of the Disordered Eating Plan
• Assist in the Athletic Insurance process
• Assist in the selection and ordering of clothing for staff and students
• Assist in referrals to the Director of Sports Nutrition
• Assist in the selection and scheduling of work study students
• Assist in the maintenance of all equipment in the athletic training room, including the scheduling of safety checks for modalities
• Assist in the planning for yearly physicals for all student athletes
• Teach CPR/AED certification class for athletic department personnel
• Teach CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer for the athletic training staff and students
• Serve on the selection committee for graduate assistant athletic trainers and athletic training students
• Assist in the supervision of the graduate assistant athletic trainers and the athletic training students
• Contribute to the goals and mission of The University of Tulsa through services and participation in campus sponsored events and training programs
• Follow the NATA Code of Ethics
• Uphold NCAA, American Athletic Conference and university rules and guidelines
• Maintain BOC Certification as an Athletic Trainer
• Maintain Oklahoma Athletic Training License
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Health & Performance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in a related field and minimum of one year of experience in athletic training; eligible for Oklahoma Athletic Training License and possess BOC Certification as an athletic trainer; excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills and great attention to detail; willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands

Moderate
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S609P

Open Date
09/18/2023

Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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