Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Health Care Administrator (HCA)
Barry University, Miami, FL, United States
The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Health Care Administrator (HCA) provides leadership and direction for healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes for 24 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports teams and our club sport program.
This position reports to the Director of Athletics and provides direction to the athletic training staff and works closely with the strength and conditioning team to develop a holistic approach to sport medicine and treatment. Position oversees the procurement and management of the University’s student athlete insurance plan. This administrative role assures compliance with all pertinent NCAA health and safety legislation that impacts student-athlete health and well-being.* Ability to make independent decisions regarding the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injury/illnesses, screening of pathologies, and referral of student-athletes to appropriate medical providers.* Develop and regulate policies, procedures, and protocols for athletic training services based on NATA professional standards, NCAA recommendations, and team physicians’ advice.* Provide sport coverage, including attendance at scheduled team practices, home and away competitions as necessary.* Plan and coordinate all physician referrals and follow-ups.* Oversee all acute injury and post-operative rehabilitation.* Organize weekly on-campus physicians’ clinics for student-athletes to see medical specialists for their needs.* Develop and implement policy and procedures to aid in risk management.* Develop and implement a concussion management plan as per the NCAA.* Develop and implement a mental health recognition & referral plan in accordance with NCAA and Barry University standards.* Emergency Action Plan [EAP] – Regularly update and inform coaches, athletic staff, and students.* Monitoring environmental conditions using appropriate methods and guidelines to facilitate the safety of athletic teams.* Work with on-campus environmental staff to ensure safe conditions for staff & student athletes, including air quality, drinking water, ice, and other environmental conditions.* Coordinate and ensure the CPR, AED, and First Aid certification and Concussion education for all full-time coaches and staff.* A Master's degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field is required.* A minimum of 5–8 years of verifiable experience in a comparable position.* Active BOC Athletic Training Certification.* Experience with BIODEX or similar software.* Therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise equipment, and emergency care equipment* Active-State of Florida License in Athletic Training.* A valid driver's license.* Professional medical communication/terminology skills.Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This position reports to the Director of Athletics and provides direction to the athletic training staff and works closely with the strength and conditioning team to develop a holistic approach to sport medicine and treatment. Position oversees the procurement and management of the University’s student athlete insurance plan. This administrative role assures compliance with all pertinent NCAA health and safety legislation that impacts student-athlete health and well-being.* Ability to make independent decisions regarding the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injury/illnesses, screening of pathologies, and referral of student-athletes to appropriate medical providers.* Develop and regulate policies, procedures, and protocols for athletic training services based on NATA professional standards, NCAA recommendations, and team physicians’ advice.* Provide sport coverage, including attendance at scheduled team practices, home and away competitions as necessary.* Plan and coordinate all physician referrals and follow-ups.* Oversee all acute injury and post-operative rehabilitation.* Organize weekly on-campus physicians’ clinics for student-athletes to see medical specialists for their needs.* Develop and implement policy and procedures to aid in risk management.* Develop and implement a concussion management plan as per the NCAA.* Develop and implement a mental health recognition & referral plan in accordance with NCAA and Barry University standards.* Emergency Action Plan [EAP] – Regularly update and inform coaches, athletic staff, and students.* Monitoring environmental conditions using appropriate methods and guidelines to facilitate the safety of athletic teams.* Work with on-campus environmental staff to ensure safe conditions for staff & student athletes, including air quality, drinking water, ice, and other environmental conditions.* Coordinate and ensure the CPR, AED, and First Aid certification and Concussion education for all full-time coaches and staff.* A Master's degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field is required.* A minimum of 5–8 years of verifiable experience in a comparable position.* Active BOC Athletic Training Certification.* Experience with BIODEX or similar software.* Therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise equipment, and emergency care equipment* Active-State of Florida License in Athletic Training.* A valid driver's license.* Professional medical communication/terminology skills.Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr