Associate Athletic Director For Sports Medicine

Overview

Develop, coordinate and direct a comprehensive sports medical program for UTRGV’s 18 varsity sports. Perform professional and administrative services essential for the health, safety and welfare of over 400+ student-athletes. Responsible for oversight of team physicians, training room personnel, and extended medical staff within the guidelines set forth by the NATA/BOC, NCAA and the State of Texas to ensure a high standard of care for all student-athletes.

• Responsible for the operation of the athletic training facilities, as well as the direct medical care of all student-athletes, including aiding medical personnel with the prevention and treatment of athletically related injuries incurred by student athletes.
• Oversees medical staff, including athletic trainers and student trainers.
• Oversees the budget of the Athletic Training Room, including the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Directs operations for educational programming and coordinate drug testing programs.
• Manages and maintains various records, reports and information on injuries, treatments, etc. for insurance, legal or professional purposes.
• Responsible for reporting pertinent injury and performance information to the NCAA.
• Attends scheduled team practices and competitions, including but not limited to home and away events for sports as assigned.
• Communicates with team physicians, and extended medical staff, to ensure proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes.
• Communicates effectively with coaches/student-athletes regarding injuries and playing status. Reports regularly on various metrics and operational objectives to head coaches and senior administrative staff.
• Follows the NATA Code of Ethics. Remains current on all state and national requirements for license renewal.
• Ensures compliance of Federal Rules and Regulations (HIPAA) regarding confidentiality and electronic communication.
• Leads the Strength & Conditioning staff in the development of appropriate protocols and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
• Reviews, manages, and assists in the negotiation of the department’s secondary insurance policy; serve as the primary overseer of all medical billing related to athletics-related injuries.
• Manages and oversees the athletics Mental Health Task Force, facilitating discussions on identified at-risk cases and emerging issues that may impact student-athlete well-being.
• Serves as the primary athletics representative in monthly coordination meetings with UT Health to review, discuss, and address topics affecting departmental operations.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Four (4) years of experience in athletic training. Must have demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and sports medicine standards of care, ability to apply NATA/BOC code of ethics to care, excellent organizational and supervisory skills, strong communication skills, and a strong commitment to professional growth, demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment, and experience working in a comprehensive sports medicine environment.