Job description

Under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Health, Performance and Wellness the Director of Sports Medicine will manage, on a day-to-day basis, the Sports Medicine program. Will have direct supervision of and focus the efforts of (10) sports medicine staff, based on the current organizational structure, on the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and management of care for athletic injuries while developing and implementing injury reduction programming. Evaluate and make decision related to the coverage model for each of these sports. Institute new procedures and methodologies into practice in the Sports Medicine program. Monitor medical expenditures and record keeping. Coordinate the services of team physicians and consultants. Facilitate flow of information between physicians and consultants with Head Coaches. Develop and enhance the technical expertise and injury management abilities of existing staff, and identify highly trained new staff as the need requires. Will work with the director for the support areas of athletic performance, performance nutrition and mental health as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure that UCLA student athletes receive the best care possible in all aspects of their athletic training, and when injured, treatment and rehabilitation. This includes the ability to build upon the current vision for the program and develop and implement short- and long-term goals for continued success.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
variable

Shift End:
variable

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

Ability to manage a complex department in a university environment.

Required

Demonstrated ability to supervise professional athletic training staff and collaborate with team physicians, physical therapists, dieticians, mental health providers, massage therapists, and insurance coordinator as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Required

Demonstrated skills in budget and fiscal analysis.

Required

Strong administrative and organization skills.

Required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability work and manage in a diverse environment and stressful situations

Required

Experience with conflict management and resolution

Required

Ability to analyze organizations and existing systems and procedures to implement improvements and efficiencies while maintaining staff morale.

Required

Knowledge of current DIA medical contracts and community insurance plans.

Required

Ability to operate therapeutic and exercise equipment.

Required

Working knowledge of and advanced skill in therapeutic techniques and functional progression programs.

Required

Ability to maintain accurate and concise evaluation and treatment records.

Required

Working knowledge of injury management across all sports.

Required

Ability to effectively communicate with professional staff, administrators, physicians, students, parents, and the consumer/patient/athlete.

Required

Certified Athletic Trainer with the National Trainers Association in good standing with the NATABOC.

Required

Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Preferred

Knowledge of Pacific-12 Conference and NCAA rules and regulations preferred.

Preferred

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:
05-30-2023

External Posting Date:

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