Director of Sports Medicine and Sports Performance

Full-time position with a salary range of $75,000.00 - $80,000.00.

About the role

The position is responsible for performing all administrative and professional duties of athletic training services for the Lasell University Department of Athletics' Division III varsity and club sports. The successful candidate will work with the head team physician in the development of a comprehensive integrated health and athletic performance program, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and student athlete referrals.

The Director of Sports Medicine and Sports Performance will serve as clinical preceptor for the CAATE accredited athletic training program and as the designated Athletics Health Care Administrator for Lasell University.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all aspects of Athletic Training Services at Lasell University.
• Exercise independent medical authority for all health care decisions related to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play of student athletes, free from influence by coaching staff or competitive pressures as the Athletics Health Care Administrator for Lasell University.
• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and conditions sustained by Lasell University athletes.
• Adhere to all NATA standards and guidelines regarding care of student athletes.
• Uphold all NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference standards and guidelines.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Coordinate athletic training services for visiting teams during varsity contests.
• Design, implement, and supervise comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate athletic varsity teams.
• Work with the Fitness Center Supervisor to oversee strength and conditioning facility cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and purchase schedule.
• Organize and conduct pre-participation physicals for student athletes.
• Maintain electronic medical records for all student athletes.
• Provide CPR/AED/First Aid training for all head coaches and full-time staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison between physicians and student athletes.
• Refer student athletes to specialists as needed for integrated healthcare services.
• Coordinate secondary insurance coverage for student athletes.
• Supervise and evaluate staff athletic trainers.
• Create, administer, and maintain the athletic training budget.
• Collaborate with Health Services, Counseling Center, and Lasell Sports Science Institute regarding student athlete health and well-being.
• Serve as clinical preceptor for the CAATE accredited athletic training program.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all medical records and student athlete information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Report to the Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the University.

Requirements

• BOC certified.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Master’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience in college athletics preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Travel, weekends, and evening hours required.

Pay

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, including travel, weekends, and evening hours.