Director of Sports Medicine

About the role

The Director of Sports Medicine (Executive Director in HRIS system) serves as a dynamic leader for the Sports Medicine Department at Utah State University Athletics. This role provides strategic oversight and leadership, fostering a collaborative, high-performance healthcare environment that prioritizes student-athlete well-being and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Sports Medicine Department, including staffing, scheduling, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary athletic trainer for an assigned intercollegiate athletic team.
• Lead the development and advancement of an integrated, evidence-based, high-performance healthcare model for student-athletes.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships among team physicians, coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, mental health professionals, and administration.
• Serve as a culture-builder within the department by promoting professionalism, trust, accountability, communication, and teamwork.
• Oversee the education, mentorship, and professional development of the Sports Medicine staff.
• Carefully coordinate and standardize medical documentation and electronic medical records in accordance with NCAA, state, federal, and university regulations.
• Develop, implement, and annually review emergency action plans and departmental healthcare policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and sports medicine best practice standards.
• Coordinate healthcare communication and continuity of care among internal and external medical providers.
• Oversee departmental quality improvement initiatives and promote evidence-based healthcare practices.
• Aid in departmental budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation for sports medicine operations.
• Support the educational mission of the department through mentorship and collaboration with students, interns, and emerging professionals.
• Promote a student-athlete-centered approach emphasizing physical health, mental well-being, recovery, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field; BOC certification and eligibility for Utah licensure as an Athletic Trainer; minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in collegiate or professional athletics healthcare, including 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Dual credentials as both an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Physical Therapist (PT); experience serving as an NCAA Health Care Administrator/Health Care Designation Administrator; experience within an NCAA Division I athletics environment; experience implementing or leading a high-performance model; demonstrated success in staff development and mentorship; familiarity with electronic medical records systems and healthcare operations management.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Contact Information

Matthew Pinner
Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office
matthew.pinner@usu.edu
435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D
1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Cody Carmichael
Title IX Coordinator
cody.carmichael@usu.edu
435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D
1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322