Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine Christian Brothers University – 3.5

Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$61.7K – $75.5K a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Pension plan Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications CPR Certification Management Certified Athletic Trainer 3 years Master’s degree Computer skills Senior level Leadership Communication skills

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Memphis, TN Posted:

May 1, 2025

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Full-time Position ID:

187808

About Christian Brothers University:

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere. If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty or staff vacancies through these current employment opportunities.

Job Description:

This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for departmental strategic planning, supervision and management of the safety and well-being of students, coaches and staff and provides leadership and direction for the healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations. Expectations include, but are not limited to: Oversee 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 impact student-athlete health and well-being

Student-Athlete Medical Records and Documentation:

Ensure HIPAA [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act] compliance, maintenance of injury reports, rehabilitation sessions, and student-athlete medical files, create and submit statistics for concussion incidents and recovery utilizing software system.

Student-Athlete Health Care Administration:

Supervise Athletic Trainers, oversee Athletic Training budget, communicate with athletic administration, coaches, student-athletes and medical providers. Establish, build and maintain partnerships with local medical community and team physicians. Schedule and supervise pre-participation physical exams for all sports. Establish vision and other types of specific screening for student-athletes including follow-up care. Develop appropriate policies and procedures for athletic training facilities and equipment.

Student-Athlete Health Care Services:

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 physician requirements. Plan and coordinate the student-athlete drug-testing program. Coordinate sport coverage for 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.

Insurance and Reimbursement Tracking:

Serve as coordinator and liaison between insurance carrier, medical provider and student-athlete in regard to athletic-related injuries. Procure yearly renewal of university’s insurance plan, athletics insurance plan, and catastrophic insurance plan. Manage all open student-athlete insurance claims with all providers, team physicians, and insurance companies.

Risk Management Oversight:

Develop and implement policy and procedures to aid in risk management. Develop and implement mental health recognition & referral plan in accordance with University standards. Regularly update and inform coaches, athletic staff, and students of the department Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Monitor 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 CPR, AED, and First Aid certification and Concussion education for all full-time coaches and staff.

Leadership and Management Skills:

Engage in professional development activities in order to stay abreast of current trends and continuing educational units [CEU] for maintaining credentials. Monitor the actions and status of medical facility to be compliant with OSHA regulations. Recruit, recommend for hire, supervise and evaluate a staff of two full-time athletic trainers and student support staff (e.g., interns, volunteers, etc.) as needed. Monitor all expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas involving the sports medicine area to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Support the vision of the CBU Athletics Department; helping develop and implement marketing strategy in order to enhance the brand and tell the stories of CBU Athletics Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, NATA certification as an Athletic Trainer, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Must have or obtain AED/CPR certification, and be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Preferred qualifications include five (5) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position.

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community. Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff. Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must have a completed application on file with Human Resources through the online application process at https://www.cbu.edu/human-resources to be considered for employment.

URL:

www.cbu.edu/human-resources