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Director of Sports Medicine

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number A866P
Job Position Title Director of Sports Medicine
Department Athletics
Immediate Supervisor Title Director of Athletics
FLSA Exempt
Grade None
Union None
Status Full-time
Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week 36.25
Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year 52
Advertised Rate of Pay Discussed During Interview
Position Summary
Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Director of Sports Medicine within the Department of Athletics.

The Director of Sports Medicine is primarily responsible for directing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive sports medicine program, including clinical oversight of the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of Monmouth student-athletes. This position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, working in close collaboration with the University Health Center. In addition, the Director has relationships with Professional Orthopedic Association and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dhimant Balar.

The candidate would be expected to: provide administration of the Sports Medicine Department; provide athletic training services for all student-athletes; specific team assignments will be based on needs of the department and position); coordination of pre-participation physicals; provide direct supervision to hourly Assistant Athletic Trainers (Interns).

A complete list of job duties is available at http://jobs.monmouth.edu.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers:
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
  • Tuition Remission upon hire and many more


To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required Skills or Software Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks, Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately, Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence
Required Years of Experience 5
Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications Bachelor's degree
Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Athletics Training, Physical Therapy education or a related field.

Current New Jersey State Athletic Trainer licensure or obtain by date of employment.

NATABOC certified.

Must be able to travel, work weekends and in all types of weather.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with a Division I Football Championship Series (FCS) or Football Bowl Series (FBS) program.
Higher education administrative experience.
Division I or I-AA athletics administrative experience.
Leadership experience in sports medicine, drug education and peer leadership.
Posting Date 03/31/2025
Closing Date

Tools and Equipment

Tools and Equipment

Tools and Equipment
List any additional tools not listed above

Job Duties

Job Duties

Duty

  • Coordinate medical and injury records with insurance company.
  • Coordinate physicals, and requirements for all summer camps and clinics.
  • Coordinate physician care.
  • Coordinate with healthcare center.
  • Develop and adhere to the sports medicine budget.
  • Develop internal policies for all facets of sports medicine.
  • Develop, implement and monitor compliance with training room policies, procedures and services.
  • Direct peer leadership program.
  • Hire and evaluate the sports medicine staff.
  • Maintain communication with head coaches.
  • Maintain Athletics trainers schedule.
  • Supervise the care of all athletics injuries.
  • Maintain records of injury, treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Supervise the facility.
  • Act as a liaison with sports and NCAA compliance.
  • Act as NCAA on-site coordinator of drug testing.
  • Coordinate drug testing program and alcohol and drug education.
  • Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Coastal Athletics Conference (CAA), or any other conference or organization with which the University is or becomes associated with which affects University Athletics.
  • Provide strategic leadership and vision in the provision of services to support holistic health and wellness for Monmouth University NCAA student-athletes.
Regular or Occasional Regular
Duty
Serve as a member of Athletics search committees when designated.

Serve as an Athletics representative on campus-wide committees.
Regular or Occasional Occasional
Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Regular or Occasional Occasional

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Athletics Training, Physical Therapy education or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have five years of related experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have current New Jersey State Athletic Trainer licensure or can you obtain licensure by date of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you NATABOC certified or will you obtain by date of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you able to travel, work weekends and in all types of weather?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have the ability to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Are you able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks?
    • Yes
    • No
  11. Where did you hear about this job opening?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Professional References
Optional Documents
  1. Employee Referral Form (HR Use Only)
  2. Other Document