Sr. Associate Athletic Director Health & Performance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College in Rhode Island is seeking a senior athletic training leader to oversee comprehensive student-athlete health services. The role reports to the Athletics Department and directs medical care, prevention, and wellness programs.

Responsibilities include recruiting and developing staff, serving as Chief Medical Officer for student-athletes, coordinating with external physicians, counsel services, and strategic fiscal oversight to advance health and safety across all programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training from an accredited institution.
• Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC).
• Rhode Island Training Licensure.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Basic proficiency with Health Roster.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise athletic training staff ensuring high standards of practice and professional development.
• Serve as the Chief Medical Officer for student-athletes and liaise with external physicians and specialists.
• Serve as the primary athletic department liaison to the Personal Counseling Center and support mental health initiatives.
• Participate in strategic decision making and budget planning with the Athletic Director’s executive staff.
• Oversee the Canavan Sports Medicine Fund and the fueling station.
• Coordinate with the Director of High Performance to ensure collaboration across health and wellness teams.

Education

Master’s degree in athletic training

Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC)

Rhode Island Training Licensure

First Aid/CPR Certification

Ability to work weekends and evenings

Willingness to travel

Basic proficiency with Health Roster

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholicliberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academicexcellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctiveDevelopment of Western Civilization Program, and abundantexperiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher educationinstitution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committedto providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. ProvidenceCollege believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism isessential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educationalofferings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours fromNew York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – NorthCategory” and has been commended by several other rankingpublications.

Ensure the comprehensive well-being of student-athletes acrossphysical, mental, and nutritional dimensions. Provideadministrative oversight along with direct service delivery,aligning with the institution’s mission to foster holisticathletedevelopment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Recruit, train, and supervise athletic training staff ensuringhigh standards of practice and professional development. Assignadministrative duties to optimize departmental efficiency. Holdregular meetings of the training staff to ensure propercommunication and development. Improve methods and incorporate newtechnology and teachings into practice. Maintain accurate medicalrecords for all student-athletes, ensuring compliance withregulations. Serve as NCAA healthcare administrator. Provide directmedical care, within the scope of the position, to student athletesin support of other Athletic Trainers. (40%)
2. Serve as the Chief Medical Officer for student-athletes.Oversee and serve as the primary liaison to external Physicians,Orthopedists, specialists, and professional service contracts thatwork with student athletes. Work with the General Counsel to ensureappropriate licensing and paperwork is completed. Ensure compliancewith NCAA regulations, institutional policies, and best practices.Collaborate closely with internal staff and external medicalpartners to maintain high standards of athlete health, safety, andcare. (15%)
3. Serve as the primary athletic department liaison to thePersonal Counseling Center. Collaborate with the sports psychologyservice staff and other members of the center to develop andimplement comprehensive mental health and wellness strategies.Manage the budget and oversee programming/events related to healthand wellness services. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness ofwellness programs, adjusting as necessary. (15%)
4. Serve as a member of the Athletic Director’s executive staff toassist in strategic decision making and provide organizationalleadership within the athletic department. Participate in shapingthe department’s vision, polices, and long-term goals. Provideinput on major decisions such as budget allocation, staffing, andprogram improvements. Effectively collaborate with otherdepartmental leaders, including the AD, coaches, and support staff,to ensure cohesive operations. Work in conjunction with the AD andAssociate AD for Men’s and Women’s Basketball to ensure medicalaspects of all NIL contracts are being met. (15%)
5. Supervise the Assistant Athletic Director of PerformanceNutrition ensuring alignment with departmental goals, includinghiring, training, and fostering professional development. Overseethe Assistant AD in effective and efficient use of the CanavanSports Medicine Fund, including procurement of supplies andoverseeing the fueling station. (7.5%)
6. Oversee the Director of High Performance and their team. Ensurecommunication between the high-performance staff and the rest ofthe medical team. Hold regular meetings involving all Health &Wellness constituents to ensure collaboration across all areas.(7.5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in athletic training from an accreditedinstitution required.
• Five to seven years’ experience in athletic health andwell-being or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• Combination of specialized clinical, administrative, andinterpersonal skills to effectively manage student-athlete health,performance, and overall wellness.
• Ability to bring staff together and implement new and creativeideas.
• Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC)
• Rhode Island Training Licensure
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Basic proficiency with Health Roster
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Willingness to travel

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods oftime
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingersrather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using akeyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the generalnature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbentmay be asked to perform other duties as required.