"Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Health & Wellness"

Ensure the comprehensive well-being of student-athletes across physical, mental, and nutritional dimensions. Integrate administrative oversight with direct service delivery aligning with the institution's mission to foster holistic athletic development.

1. Recruit, train, and supervise athletic training staff, ensuring high standards of practice and professional development. Assign administrative duties to optimize departmental efficiency. Provide comprehensive care for assigned sport program(s), including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Maintain accurate medical records for all student-athletes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Serve as the NCAA healthcare administrator. (55%)
2. Serve as the athletic department's primary liaison to the Personal Counseling Center. Collaborate with the Sports Psychology Service staff, and other members of the Personal Counseling Center to develop and implement comprehensive mental health and wellness strategies. Manage the budget and oversee programming/events related to health and wellness services. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs, making adjustments as necessary. (15%)
3. Supervise and evaluate the sports nutritionist/dietitian, ensuring alignment with departmental goals. This includes hiring, training, and fostering professional development. Oversee the sports dietitian in effective and efficient use of the Canavan Sports Medicine Fund, including procurement of supplies and equipment, overseeing the fueling station, and coordinating/managing break period meal operations. (15%)
4. Oversee and coordinate outsourced partner medical professionals, including physicians and other healthcare providers who deliver medical services to our student-athletes. Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations, institutional policies, and best practices. Collaborate closely with internal staff and external medical partners to maintain high standards of athlete health, safety, and care. (10%)
5. Serve as a member of the Athletic Director's executive staff to assist in strategic decision-making and provide organizational leadership within the athletic department. Participate in shaping the department's vision, policies, and long-term goals. Provide input on major decisions such as budget allocations, staffing, program improvements, and compliance with NCAA and institutional regulations. Effectively collaborate with other department leaders, including the Ad, coaches, and support staff, to ensure cohesive operations. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

• Master's degree in athletic training, Exercise Physiology, or other healthcare related field required.
• Minimum of five to seven years' experience in athletic training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Combination of specialized clinical, administrative, and interpersonal skills required.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• RI State Athletic Training licensure
• First Aid/CPR certified