"Director of Athletic Medicine"

Job Details

Director of Athletic Medicine

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Compensation Band: OS-OA09-Fiscal Year 2024-2025

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins: August 1, 2025 (updated); position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary: The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competitions with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary: This position coordinates the policies, procedures, budget, and operations necessary to provide comprehensive care for intercollegiate athlete population with the Department of Athletic Medicine and in collaboration with the Chief Health Officer (CHO). This position supervises Certified Athletic Trainers, and department classified employee(s). This position reports to the Chief Health Officer (CHO).

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work both indoor and outdoor events.
• Evening and weekend work hours are required, as well as team travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Athletic Medicine, or a closely related field.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification.
• Five years of progressive athletic training experience at the intercollegiate level.
• Eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the State of Oregon.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or leadership role within an athletic training setting.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).

Professional Competencies:

• Ability to effectively communicate with athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and administrators.
• Ability to listen, problem-solve, and apply critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a Division I university.
• Seven to ten years of progressive athletic training experience at the intercollegiate level.
• Ability to apply advanced clinical skills to support Athletic Healthcare is strongly desired.