Director/Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Job Description
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
Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePosted: 3/2/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: R000045658