College Athletic Director

ManpowerGroup - Institute, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Institute, WV

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As the College Athletic Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our athletic programs and igniting the passion of student-athletes. Your leadership will be instrumental in transforming our sports teams into national powerhouses while fostering an environment of excellence, integrity, and inclusivity. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend strategic innovation with community engagement, driving cutting-edge facilities upgrades and championing the holistic development of our athletes both on and off the field. You will be at the forefront of creating a dynamic vision for the athletic department, ensuring that our programs not only excel in competition but also contribute positively to the overall college experience for our student-athletes. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care for all injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes, maintaining detailed medical files, and coordinating athletic training coverage for home games and high-risk sports events. You will also be expected to foster strong relationships among trainers, team physicians, health services, coaches, athletes, and parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to athlete care. Adhering to established ethical guidelines and maintaining sports medicine facilities and equipment will be crucial aspects of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will prepare and manage the sports medicine budget, assist head coaches with injury prevention and physical conditioning, and contribute to the organization of special events, tournaments, and fundraisers. Your leadership will extend to overseeing the usage and updating of Healthy Roster for coaches, compliance, and emergencies, ensuring that all aspects of athlete health and safety are prioritized. This position requires a commitment to maintaining good working relationships with all athletics staff members and student-athletes, promoting a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, and demonstrating respect for the competencies of others. Join us in this exhilarating journey and lead with a commitment to excellence that will resonate across our entire campus and beyond!

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for all injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes.
• Maintain a medical file for each student-athlete, including written records of all care rendered.
• Coordinate AT coverage for all home games/events of high-risk sports, and as many away contests as needed.
• Provide support, as needed, for all practice sessions on campus. Be on call for all teams practicing off campus.
• Foster relationships among trainers, the team physician, other attending physicians, health services, coaches, athletes, and parents.
• Adhere to CAAHEP accredited programs, NATA Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Practice, Department of Health Guidelines for Conduct of Licensees, and NAIA Code of Ethics.
• Maintain the sports medicine facilities and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain the sports medicine budget.
• Assist the head coaches with injury prevention and physical conditioning.
• Assist in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics.
• Prepare an inventory list for Fall orders. Coordinate with AD all equipment needing servicing or replacement.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all athletics staff members and student-athletes through a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, respect for the competencies of others, and appropriate conflict resolution behavior.
• Oversee the usage and updating of Healthy Roster for coaches, compliance, and emergencies.

Requirements

• Master's degree required
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification required
• Three years of experience in a collegiate athletic training setting

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health and Dental Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development