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Assistant Director, Sports Medicine Football
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Title: Assistant Director, Sports Medicine Football
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics
Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details: Nights and weekends required as needed.
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Dusty Ridner
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Assistant Director of Football Sports Medicine is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to collegiate athletes. In addition, this position administers drug testing, insurance coordination, and travels with athletic teams to all events. The incumbent reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the administration of a Division I intercollegiate Athletic program in adherence to all university and Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required.
Experience: 3 years of Athletic Training experience.
Licensure & Certifications: A valid driver's license is required. BOC National Certification required. A State Board of Medical Licensure Certification in Athletic Training is required. A Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Athletic Training Certification Is Preferred. The successful applicant will obtain a Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure within 3 months if not held at hire. Valid state driver's license is required.
Job Duties:
- 65% - Prevent injuries, treat sports related injuries, and rehabilitate assigned student athletes including taping, bracing, first aid, surgery consultation, medical communication, therapy, and follow up exercises. Monitor environmental conditions. - (Essential)
- 15% - Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on University student-athletes, and share in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the athletic training file system and departmental handbooks. - (Essential)
- 10% - Ensure timely and appropriate submission of insurance claims with the school's secondary insurance carrier. - (Essential)
- 5% - Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. - (Essential)
- 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
