Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine - Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University - Newport, RI

Full-time

Newport, RI

Educational Services

About the position

Assume responsibility for the sports medicine department, including supervision of Associate Head Athletic Trainer(s), Staff Athletic Trainers, and work-study students. Provide athletic training services to Salve student-athletes. Serve as the primary Athletic Training services provider for teams to be determined by the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine which may include some travel.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Athletics to develop policies and guidelines regarding all aspects of the sports medicine department and the athletic department as a whole.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide evaluations, care and prevention, rehabilitation, and emergency care to student-athletes.
• Responsible for requisition and storage of all supplies.
• Serve as liaison between coaches, physicians, student-athletes, and parents in injury or insurance matters.
• Oversee compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records for student-athletes.
• Work closely with University Health Services regarding student health insurance, athletic department secondary insurance policy, and injured athletes.
• Supervise/evaluate assistant athletic trainers.
• Assist the Director of Athletics in the preparation of the athletic training budget.
• Knowledge of injury tracking software and ImPACT (concussion neurocognitive) testing.
• Manage CPR/AED and First Aid certification for head coaches and athletic department personnel.
• Schedule medical coverage of practices and home/away contests.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in a related field.
• Must possess current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must have the ability to work with the traditional college-aged student population.
• Candidate must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities and good citizenship.
• Must promote and foster an environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must embrace diversity in all forms by actively promoting a culture of inclusiveness and striving for justice in your actions.

Nice-to-haves

• 4 or more years of athletic training experience.
• CPR/AED and First Aid instructor.
• Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
• Robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac.
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program for qualified dependents.
• Discounted pet insurance through ASPCA.
• Student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI).
• Employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP.
• Flexible spending health and dependent care accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 529 collegebound saver program.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.