Director/Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence? Then this position is for you! Grand Canyon University is seeking a Director/Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

What you will do:

• 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

• Provide direct support and coverage for assigned sport programs

• Directs and oversees GCU Athletics Sports Medicine Clinic operations, strategic planning, policies, and procedures

• Manages, hires, and supervises sports medicine staff

• Prepares and maintains accurate and up to date medical records for student-athletes 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.

• Other duties as assigned

What you need:

• 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 other related field)

• 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

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people, in intense or emergency medical situations.

• 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.

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

Bonus Points:

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Supervisory experience.

• Certification with the National Strength and Conditional Association (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC)

Why work at GCU?

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus