Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

Roxbury Community College - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine position at Roxbury Community College is a vital role within the athletics department, reporting directly to the Director of Athletics. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sports medicine for the college's NJCAA-sponsored athletics teams. The primary focus is to ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes by monitoring practices and games, evaluating injuries, and providing necessary therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, and treatment for injuries. The Assistant Athletic Director will also oversee strength and conditioning training to enhance athletes' strength and prevent further injuries. In addition to the hands-on medical responsibilities, this role includes significant administrative duties, assisting the Athletics Director with the daily supervision of intercollegiate athletics. This includes developing and implementing policies and programs aimed at promoting the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Director will be expected to engage with a diverse population of students and coaches, fostering an inclusive environment that supports the college's mission. The position requires a proactive approach to managing health records, ensuring compliance with medical directives, and maintaining communication with healthcare-related departments on campus. The Assistant Athletic Director will also be responsible for creating schedules for practices and games, providing coverage during various times, and referring student-athletes to appropriate medical professionals when necessary. This role is essential in maintaining the overall health and performance of student-athletes, ensuring they have the support needed to succeed both on and off the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sports Medicine services by setting the tone/culture within the Athletics Department.
• Improve quality of care for student-athletes to prevent injuries and facilitate quick recovery within medical directives.
• Provide daily practice and game coverage for all NJCAA teams.
• Develop and implement policies and programs designed to promote the health, safety, and performance of RCC student-athletes.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning program for student-athletes to build strength and avoid injuries.
• Assist the Athletics Director with supervising and coordinating intercollegiate athletics.
• Monitor the academic progress of all student-athletes.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for student-athletes.
• Create schedules based on practice and game calendars, providing coverage of practices and games at various times.
• Manage health records and forms for student-athletes, documenting injury evaluations, treatments, and referrals.
• Maintain communications with health-care-related departments on campus to provide athletes with multiple avenues for healing.
• Perform administrative work as necessary and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in athletic training required.
• 2-4 years of previous experience in athletic training required.
• Certification by BOC in Athletic Training and as a Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health required.
• Certification in Emergency Cardiac Care Certification (CPR/AED) required.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders and how to treat them.
• Ability to examine and clinically diagnose athletic-related injuries and illnesses.
• Ability to recommend a course of rehabilitation for orthopedic and athletic-related injuries and illnesses.
• Knowledge of injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, and emergency care.
• Familiarity with insurance policies.
• Ability to operate a computer and maintain electronic medical records.
• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage well with a diverse population.
• Ability to work well under pressure and serve as first responder during games.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Benefits

• High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b)
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus
• Public Transportation available via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops.