Job Description:  DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Primary Purpose:

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for student athletes. Work under the direction of the team physician to prevent, recognize, assess, manage, treat, and recondition athletic injuries and illnesses.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid license from Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers
• Current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and injury prevention
• Ability to provide emergency care and rehabilitation for student athletic injuries
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and assistants
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years’ experience as an athletic trainer

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.
• Provide physical conditioning training to student athletes.
• Attend practice sessions and athletic contests and prepare athletes using protective techniques and devices as needed.
• Provide emergency or continued care and refer athletes to physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Detect and resolve risks to athletes and determine continued participation in athletic events.
• Develop and establish specific procedures to be carried out in the event of a medical emergency.
• Provide health care information and counsel and instruct student athletes on subject matter related to athletic training.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.

Administration:

• Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening
• Select, train, and supervise student assistants
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including medical, accident, and treatment records as required.
• Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.

Professional Growth and Other

• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of student assistants

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Exercise equipment and devices including stationary bike, pulleys, weights, whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound equipment, and cold packs; automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Continual walking; moderate reaching
• Lifting: Frequently moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; frequent districtwide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours