Director of Sports Medicine

Will oversee and lead the GCU Athletics Sports Medicine Department and is responsible to ensure medical care for all D1 Athletic Programs and the Cheer/Dance Programs

Will provide direct support and coverage for assigned sport programs

Directs and oversees all GCU Athletics Sports Medicine Clinics operations, strategic planning, policies, rules, and procedures.

Manages, hires, and supervises sports medicine staff completing proper evaluation of personal and professional skills and goal setting for professional development and growth.

Prepares and maintains accurate and up to date medical records for student-athletes in Smartabase and monitors insurance

Continuous improvement to the institution’s concussion management program for new and returning student-athletes.

Assess and reports the progress of recovering athletes to physicians, physical therapist, Athletic Trainers, and coaches.

Serve as a liaison to doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes

Collaborate with physicians, physical therapist, Performance Staff, Athletic Trainers, and coaches to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic participation

Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records, insurance reports or writing care reports.

Assists in planning, documentation and implementation of comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention protocols

Coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for practice and home & away competitions

Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and/or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries

Compliance with all federal and state laws regarding the confidentiality of student-athlete information

Oversee all on field/court assessments and emergency care to injured athletes at events both on and off campus.

Budget oversight for Sports Medicine Department to ensure compliance within approved parameters

A sound knowledge of competencies and treatment techniques as an Athletic Trainer including modalities trained to assist in the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries

Assists in maintenance of equipment and ensures the department has adequate supplies, linens, training kits, etc. to carry out its function

Maintains and/or updates of all Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for all facilities, coordinate all emergency care for home basketball games including imaging for home basketball events

Researches and promotes discussion of optimal testing and evaluation principles based on the latest information and data

Assists team coaches for all sports in recruiting student-athletes by providing an interesting and enthusiastic explanation of the Sports Medicine program

Make available basic information to professional scouts that may assist in evaluation of players

Establish communication and ensure enforcement of the rules and regulations concerning student-athlete expectations: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate

Collaborate with Sports Performance, Sports Medicine (including Physical Therapist and Team Physician), Nutritionist, and Sport Coaches to create an optimal training environment for student-athletes

Organize and direct daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly departmental staff meetings to lead and unify staff with the vision of the Sports Medicine Department

Collaborate with the Director of Sports Performance to lead and unify staff through joint staff meetings

Collaborates with the Athletic Training Academic program in assigning and monitoring student trainers

Collaborates with the GCU Health and Wellness Center for assigned treatment or preventative care plans (e.g., lab work, imaging)

Collaborates with Office of Student Care to ensure support and education is provided to student-athletes in the area of Mental Health

Transport student-athletes to appointments off-campus

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in sports or health sciences discipline, (e.g., Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Movement Science, or another related field); Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution preferred.

Current NATABOC certification

Eligible for athletic training licensure by the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners.

CPR / AED / First Aid certified

Four years of athletics administration experience in Sports Medicine; NCAA Division I experience preferred

Must be able to meet continuing education requirements as mandated.

Must be able to satisfy the athletic event schedule for travel and work on weekends and evenings.

Must successfully pass a background check.

Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.