Associate Director, Sports Medicine

College of the Holy Cross, worcester, ma, United States

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Overview

College of the Holy Cross is a full-time position reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics - Sports Medicine. This role supports the day-to-day operations of athletic training services for student-athletes competing at the intercollegiate level across the College’s 27 varsity sports. The Athletic Trainer will provide care while adhering to College, conference, and NCAA regulations and uphold professional standards of practice. The candidate should communicate frequently and accurately with the Director of Athletics, coaches, student-athletes, parents, team physicians, Student Health Services, CAPS, and other departments on and off campus. The incumbent should demonstrate exemplary conduct, serve as a role model for student-athletes, and maintain a commitment to excellent customer service and ethical decision-making.

Job Description

Provide the best possible medical care for student-athletes and visiting athletic teams.
Perform injury evaluation, treatment, and first-aid care for assigned teams, events, and day-to-day on-call assignments.
Plan and implement rehabilitation programs for serious injuries or post-surgical conditions.
Maintain medical records for each athlete and oversee inventory of medical supplies and over-the-counter medications.
Assist in supervising athletic training students in the training room and at practice or competition facilities.
Communicate effectively with coaching staff, athletic administration, and sports medicine staff.
Assist with established guidelines of healthcare and promote a communication network for student-athletes, parents, coaches, and medical personnel.
Coordinate pre-participation physical examinations; manage timely referrals and communicate with Team Physicians regarding injuries and plans of care.
Work with Athletic Training Education Program students to set up emergency and safety equipment; be familiar with the Departmental Emergency Plan and be prepared to initiate CPR/AED and on-field extrication when needed.
Commit to ongoing professional development and stay up-to-date on current athletic training techniques.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required
Board of Certification credential required
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals licensure required
CPR/AED/First Aid certifications; NPI number preferred or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Experience managing multiple tasks and working under pressure
Experience with contact and collision sports (e.g., Football) and contact sports (e.g., Men’s Basketball)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds; assist patients as needed; medium physical demand
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Applied Knowledge

Knowledge of a wide range of medical problems; assessment and evaluation skills; ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals

Decision-Making Skills

Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines

Attention To Detail

Thorough and detailed injury tracking and documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Effective communication in high-stress situations with patients, medical professionals, staff, and families
Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Highly motivated and capable of motivating others
Mentor to student-athletes

Other Essential Duties

Understand risk management and collaborate with Sports Medicine, Strengths & Conditioning to uphold health and safety standards
Provide service-oriented, professional interactions with diverse constituencies
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and strong teamwork
Support department-wide collaboration and knowledge sharing

Disclaimer

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is up to $64,000 annually.

Application Information

Weekly Hours: 40

Annual Work Schedule

Application Instructions: An updated resume and cover letter are required as part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out Benefits at a Glance. The College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at or by calling . The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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