ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE – TRACK AND FIELD / TENNIS

Full Time – Position Posting – Track and Field / Tennis

TITLE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE – TRACK AND FIELD / TENNIS
SUPERVISOR: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT AD – DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR: TEAM PHYSICIAN SPORT COVERAGE: TRACK AND FIELD / TENNIS

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degree • BOC certification • State of Texas licensure – Process • CPR/AED certified – health care provider/professional rescuer • Blood Borne Pathogens annual training – OSHA compliant • Post graduate level experience at a collegiate/university setting • One to three years’ full-time experience at a collegiate/university setting • Preferred: One to three years’ full-time experience with track and field

Full Time – Position Posting – Track and Field / Tennis

TITLE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE – TRACK AND FIELD / TENNIS
SUPERVISOR: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT AD – DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR: TEAM PHYSICIAN SPORT COVERAGE: TRACK AND FIELD / TENNIS

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degree • BOC certification • State of Texas licensure – Process • CPR/AED certified – health care provider/professional rescuer • Blood Borne Pathogens annual training – OSHA compliant • Post graduate level experience at a collegiate/university setting • One to three years’ full-time experience at a collegiate/university setting • Preferred: One to three years’ full-time experience with track and field

ASSIGNMENT: • Position available to serve as a full-time athletic trainer for the University of Houston. • Duties include: Texas Occupation Code 451 - Report to the Director of Sports Medicine
- Under the direction or delegated authority of a physician(s) licensed in Texas e.g. Medical Director(s)  Written, verbal or standing orders
- Comply with all NATA Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, State of Texas Athletic Training Laws and CAATE Standards - Responsible for all guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Committee on Competitive Safeguard and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) - Responsible for all guidelines set forth by the NATA position statements as they refer to the health and safety of all student-athletes and standards of “best practice”. - Understand, follow and help maintain the policy and procedures of the sports medicine department - Understand, follow and help maintain the Catastrophic Injury Preparation and Prevention Training, Emergency Action Plans and Catastrophic Incident Plan - Understand, follow and help maintain the Drug Education and Testing Program - Understand, follow and help manage the ordering and budgeting of the athletic training room supplies and equipment - Understand, follow and help manage medical bills, insurance claims and payments of athletic related medical expenses - Assist the director of sports medicine in evaluating, and assigning staff ATs to specific sport assignments - Assist the director of sports medicine with administrative duties as assigned - Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy - Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis - Critical Incident Management - Therapeutic Intervention - Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility - Electronic medical records (EMR) – HIPAA compliant - Conduct team meetings to inform and educate student-athletes, coaching staff and administrators on health care and wellness promotion e.g. Catastrophic Injury Preparation and Prevention, Hydration, Drug Testing Policy, Mental Health, Concussion Management Protocol - Communicate with AT staff and team physicians on appropriate plans and progressions of injuries - Communicate with student-athletes, coaches and parents on appropriate plan and progressions of injuries - Attend scheduled team practices and both home and away games/events as necessary - Preceptor in clinical instruction and supervision of athletic training students in CAATE accredited Masters Athletic Training Education Program - Conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner

COMPENSATION: • Full time benefited employee • 1year appointment letter • Monthly pay schedule • Base salary: TBD based on experience • Post season incentive pay

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: • Submit the following to the contact listed below - Resume - List of references with contact information

Application materials should be emailed directly to:

John Houston Associate AD – Director Sports Medicine jhouston@Central.UH.EDU M: (713) 775-2784

APPLICATION DEADLINE: • Now receiving and reviewing applicant resumes. • Will continue to take applicants until position is filled. • Final decisions and selections are based upon references, committee interview and candidate meeting the qualifications mentioned above.