Director Of Sports Medicine Head Athletic Trainer

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Sweet Briar College - Sweet Briar, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Terminal degree (Master, Ph.D.)

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Director of Sports Medicine Head Athletic Trainer

Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. After a near closure in 2015, the College was saved by its alumnae and underwent dramatic transformation.

Today Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is financially stable and actively growing again, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leaders hip, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program.

Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation's most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.

The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women's colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree.

The women's leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing. When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together.

No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With an average class size of eight students, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

Job Title: Director of Sports Medicine

Classification: Full time, Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Job Summary/Objective: The Director of Sports Medicine works closely with the Director of Athletics in regards to the Athletic Department policies and procedures as they relate to the student-athlete's health care at Sweet Briar College. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the Institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, 10-month employee, varied hours including evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages assistant ATC(s), interns and student-workers involved in the program

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Director of Sports Medicine works directly with all coaches in the administration of their programs regarding health care for the student-athletes (ex. medical clearances reports, physical exams, physician referrals, insurance and consent forms, safety equipment) and with student-athletes.

• The Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for providing quality health services to student-athletes, serving as a liaison between the athlete and the physician, representing the Department of Athletics as Title IX representative with our campus Title IX Coordinator, and performing other College duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• The Director of Sports Medicine will be responsible for day-to-day administrative duties and supervision of athletic training area as a whole.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and Board Certification (NATA) Athletic Training

• Must adhere to the philosophy of Sweet Briar College and NCAA Division III rules

• CPR/AED certification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy

• Ability to interact with all levels of the Sweet Briar College community

• Ability to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends

• Candidate must have a valid driver's license and meet college's insurability standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years working in the collegiate setting, or related field

Physical Demands: Moderate activity; must be able to work effectively with student-athletes and lift up to 20-lbs on occasion. Extensive periods of sitting/standing may be required.

Travel: As needed; may transport student-athlete(s) to medical care facilities. Some travel may be needed with various sports.

Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.