Director of Sports Medicine

Director of Sports Medicine

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Athletics - Athletic Trainers

Type: Full-Time

Business Title
Director of Sports Medicine

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents.
Required documents include:

• Detailed cover letter
• Current resume
• List of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016308T

Department Summary
The Director of Sports Medicine leads comprehensive healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student athlete injuries. The director manages sports medicine staff, oversees athletic training operations, sets department policies, ensures compliance with medical regulations and acts as the key liaison between coaches, athletes, and physicians.

Representative Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Administers and oversees the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to all student-athletes.
• Provides specific clinical care as assigned.
• Manages and supervises sports medicine staff.
• Organizes and maintains all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Develops and maintains emergency action plans for all permanent and temporary practice and competition venues in accordance with university risk management guidelines and state regulations.
• Develops and maintains all department guidelines, policy and procedure in accordance with national/international best practices and consensus statements.
• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with State and University policies.
• Plans and coordinates physical examinations and screenings.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Makes appropriate physician's referrals and appointments.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced ensuring compliance relative to those applicable duties

Position Profile
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Provides athletic training support to student athletes. Provides athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Level Summary
Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities
Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.

Problem Solving
Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.

Independence of Action
High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.

Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.

Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Master's degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.

Department
Health Sciences Professions, Dean's Office

Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link:
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

Pay Grade
19

Pay Range
$68,299.00-$117,127.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Athletics

Job Sub Family
Training

Job Level
M3

Job Open Date
04/07/2026

Posting End Date: 05/17/2026

Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40+

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Tara Legar, legar@ohio.edu