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Job Opportunity: Director of Sports Medicine, Olympic Sports:University of Memphis

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Director of Sports Medicine, Olympic Sports

 

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number: SAECC4006
Advertised Title: Director of Sports Medicine, Olympic Sports
Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number: 022857
Job Category: Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department: Athletic Administration
Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a significant area and seven (7) years of appropriate practice; and a NATA Certification.

OR Master's Degree in significant area and five (5) years of appropriate practice; and a NATA Certification.

significant practice may substitute for required education.

Candidates must be CPR/AED/First Aid certified, BOC certified, and licensed in the state of Tennessee.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Special Conditions: The department is especially interested in candidates with a Master's degree and practice in a Division I setting.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Posting Date: 09/30/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Screening Begins: Yes
Hiring Range: $60,000 - $62,500 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions:
Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full-time hours. Part-time work practice will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Positions Supervised: Supervises other sports medicine staff, students, fellows, graduate adjuncts, and interns.

expertise, Skills, and Abilities: NATA BOC certification
expertise of therapeutic modality treatments..
expertise of preventative taping and/or bracing.
State of Tennessee License to practice and CPR/CED certified.
capability and expertise to design and perform rehabilitation exercise programs.
capability to execute injury avoidance, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques.

Additional Position Information: Must be able to comply with all Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, NCAA, and Athletic conference policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

Job tasks

tasks & Job responsibilities: Performs Injury and Illness avoidance, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation. Provides first aid and emergency care coverage during practices, games, training sessions, and travel. Designs and Performs rehabilitation exercise programs for injured athletes. Applies preventative taping and/or bracing to prevent or protect against athletic injuries. Administers therapeutic modality treatments on injured athletes. Ensure athlete medical forms, waivers, and injury documentation are up to date while maintaining privacy and professional guidelines. Coordinates Team Physicians care for injured or ill athletes.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Utlize expertise and skills to educate participants and manage risk for safe performance and function. Inform coaches, student athletes and administration on safe practice policies and procedures. Employ standard care procedures and communicate results for efficient and appropriate care of injured student athletes with manager, coaches, and other medical staff where appropriate. Coordinate student athlete transportation to various doctor appointments, treatment facilities and classes as needed. Evaluates, coordinates and ensure appropriate education and treatment for nutritional and mental health needs of student athletes.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Direct and manage prescription medication program in conjunction with Team Physicians to ensure compliance with all State and Federal guidelines and regulations.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Coordinate pre-participation exams for incoming student athletes.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Oversight and management of scheduling all facility therapeutic modality recertification. Annual review of Sports Medicine Policies and Procedures Manual

tasks & Job responsibilities: Supervise Olympic Sports Medicine Staff, including full-time Athletic Trainers., fellows, and undergraduate students.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Oversight of budget for Athletic Trainer department and primary liaison with vendors regarding the procurement of services and supplies.

tasks & Job responsibilities: University of Memphis Sports Camp and Gatorade Camp liaison. Gatorade product ordering and inventory management.

tasks & Job responsibilities: Stays current in the athletic training field through continuing education classes and industry-specific publications. Must maintain BOC certification, State of Tennessee Licensure and CPR/AED certification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a valid drivers license
   » Yes
   » No

* Are you currently certified in CPR/AED?
   » Yes
   » No

* Do you currently hold a Tennessee license through the Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers?
   » Yes
   » No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
   » Resume
   » References List Optional Documents
   » Cover Letter

Skills:

Job Category: Other [ View All Other Jobs ]
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Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/30/2024 / Viewed 1 times
Contact Information
Company: University of Memphis


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