Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 78,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness at UC Riverside oversees the Sports Medicine clinic and directs daily operations to deliver expert clinical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for approximately 325 student-athletes in 17 Division I sports. The role supervises athletic training staff and collaborates with Student Health physicians to ensure comprehensive event coverage.

Responsibilities include budget and billing oversight, serving as NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related area.
• 6–10 years of related experience, with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA/NAIA rules and injury prevention/rehabilitation.
• Experience with EMR and billing systems; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Sports Medicine clinic and daily operations.
• Provide expert clinical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for 325 student-athletes.
• Supervise athletic training staff and ensure event coverage.
• Collaborate with Student Health physicians and manage budgets/billing.
• Serve as NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator and ensure NCC/Big West compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Injury prevention & rehabilitation

NCAA/NAIA rules knowledge

Communication skills (verbal & written

Analytical/problem solving

Electronic medical records knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Tools

EMR systems

Billing systems

Job description

Position Information

The Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, oversees the Sports Medicine clinic and directs daily operations to deliver expert clinical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. The position involves supervising, mentoring, and scheduling our athletic training staff to ensure comprehensive event coverage. Collaborates with Student Health physicians, manages clinic budgets and billing support, and serves as the NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator to maintain full NCAA and Big West Conference compliance. The full salary range for the Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, is $78,200.00 - $141,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $105,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, oversees the Sports Medicine clinic and directs daily operations to deliver expert clinical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. The position involves supervising, mentoring, and scheduling our athletic training staff to ensure comprehensive event coverage. Collaborates with Student Health physicians, manages clinic budgets and billing support, and serves as the NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator to maintain full NCAA and Big West Conference compliance. The full salary range for the Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, is $78,200.00 - $141,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $105,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Advanced degree in related area.

Experience Requirements

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Prior supervisory experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Solid knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), regional conference, or national governing body policies & procedures.
• Demonstrated experience supervising programs involved in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Solid knowledge of therapeutic techniques and injury management along with human resource-related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of campus goals and objectives associated with the athletic and recreation programs.
• Demonstrated skills needed to analyze existing systems, programs and procedures and implement improvements.
• Decision-making, analytical, problem solving, organizational, leadership and verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
• Computer skills in programs related to job duties.
• For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic regional conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), or national governing body as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provide priority setting and work flow analysis.

Department Custom Scope

The Assistant Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, provides expert clinical care, including the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. Recondition and rehabilitate athletes on referral from physicians through the use of appropriate physical and therapeutic modalities. Ensure the implementation of best practices for injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Oversees the Sports Medicine clinic and critical day-to-day operations. Supervises and advises athletic trainers, including schedules, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage at all sporting events. Serves as the NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics. Assists student-athletes with health insurance, ensuring care, and navigating challenges and billing. Coordinates medical services for student-athletes; ensures compliance with NCAA regulations regarding student-athlete health and safety; organizes and ensures that staff are educated on topics related to student-athlete health and safety.