Assist Athletic Dir, Sports Med & Performance

American International College; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American International College in Springfield, MA is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Performance to lead athletic training and performance services for roughly 650 student-athletes. The role includes setting care standards, supervising staff, and coordinating with campus health services and physicians.

Direct athletic training coverage for Football and Golf, policy development, budget oversight, and interdepartmental collaboration are key parts of this senior

Qualifications

• BOC-ATC certification and MA licensure or eligibility.
• CPR/AED professional rescuer certification.
• 5+ years as a certified athletic trainer with football coverage; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee athletic training and sports performance staff; hiring, onboarding and supervision.
• Lead policy development, budget oversight and departmental strategy.
• Serve as primary liaison to campus Health Center, Team Physician and PT partners.
• Provide head athletic trainer coverage for Football and Golf; ensure care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Conflict Resolution

Education

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Massachusetts AT licensure or eligibility

CPR/AED Professional Rescuer

Job description

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Assist Athletic Dir, Sports Med & Performance

Athletics Athletic Trainer Full-Time Salary Professional Springfield, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1088

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About AIC Athletics

American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts sponsors 22 NCAA Division II varsity programs and approximately 600 student-athletes, competing in the Northeast-10 Conference. The department is built on grit, resilience and a team-first mentality. We embrace our underdog identity and believe that success comes from everyone working toward a common goal — and that comprehensive care for the whole student-athlete is central to that success.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Performance leads all athletic training and sports performance services for AIC Athletics. This person sets the standard of care for nearly 650 student-athletes, manages and develops the sports medicine and strength and conditioning staff, and serves as the department's primary connection to campus health services, the team physician group and our physical therapy partners.

As a member of the department's senior leadership team, the Assistant AD helps shape departmental policy, budget and strategy. The position also carries direct athletic training coverage as primary athletic trainer for Football and Golf.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Staff Management

• Oversee the Athletic Training and Sports Performance staff, including hiring, onboarding, training and day-to-day supervision.
• Conduct annual goal setting and performance reviews with each staff member, with regular check-ins throughout the year.
• Build and publish daily Athletic Training Clinic schedules and sport coverage assignments that balance student-athlete access to care with sustainable staff workloads.
• Oversee strength and conditioning and weight room operations in coordination with the sports performance staff.
• Serve on the Athletics Department Senior Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, policy and decision-making.

Campus and External Partnerships

• Serve as the athletics liaison to the campus Health Center and Accommodation Services, coordinating care, referrals, academic and physical accommodations, and return-to-learn plans for student-athletes.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Team Physician, coordinating game coverage, on-campus clinics, referrals and standing orders.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the department's Physical Therapy partnership, coordinating in-house rehabilitation services and return-to-play communication.

Clinical Care and Sport Coverage

• Serve as Head Athletic Trainer for Football and primary athletic trainer for Golf, including practice, competition and travel coverage.
• Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-play care consistent with the BOC Standards of Professional Practice and Massachusetts licensure requirements.

Policy, Compliance and Administration

• Develop, maintain and annually review sports medicine policies and procedures, including emergency action plans, concussion management, catastrophic injury, heat illness and medication management protocols.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Northeast-10 and institutional health and safety legislation, including pre-participation exams, medical documentation and sickle cell trait screening.
• Oversee electronic medical records, injury tracking and secondary insurance claims processes.
• Manage the sports medicine and sports performance budgets, inventory, supplies and equipment.
• Promote student-athlete mental health resources and coordinate referrals with campus and external providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Massachusetts Athletic Trainer license, or eligibility to be licensed in Massachusetts by the start date
• 3–5 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer, including football coverage
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Current CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent)
• Strong communication, organizational and conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches and staff
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or experience overseeing weight room operations
• Experience at the NCAA level
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and budget management

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, based on practice and competition schedules; flexible hours during summer months.
• Regular team travel, including overnight trips.
• Outdoor work in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and respond quickly to emergencies on the field or court.