Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health & Performance

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Posting Number:

20254429S

Position Title:

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health & Performance

Position Type:

Staff

Posting Details

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Posting Number:

20254429S

Position Title:

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health & Performance

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

733-Athletics - Training Room

Position Summary:

The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health and Performance will oversee and elevate the athletics program’s health and performance strategy. This position combines strategic leadership with operational oversight and management of sports medicine and strength and conditioning areas. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: personnel management and development, coordinating the delivery of health care and maximizing performance and injury prevention for our varsity student-athletes. Additional duties include the development and implementation of all athletic training policies, procedures, and services, work with the head team physician to coordinate team physician services, personnel management, fiscal management, risk management, and the enforcement of the student-athlete medical expense policy.

All duties must be performed in accordance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the Athletics training rooms. Develop an overall strategy and philosophy for the delivery of health care to our student-athletes and provide coverage for all our sport programs, as needed. May be asked to provide primary sport coverage for a selected varsity team to include in- and out-of-season coverage of practices and competitions.
• Oversee the hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluation of all Sports Medicine, Sports Performance and contracted staff. Responsible for delegating team and administrative assignments, providing direct oversight, conducting ongoing training and regular assessment of staff.
• Coordinate with Head Team Physician to provide all necessary services, including medical specialties when needed.
• Manage all aspects of the Athletics Department health insurance policy for student-athletes. Maintain current personal health insurance policy information for all student-athletes. Work with the Athletics Insurance Assistant and Student-Athletes to uphold the Student-Athlete Medical Expense Policy and coordinate insurance coverage, appointment scheduling, and medical billing.
• Manage the Institutional and NCAA Drug Testing Programs.
• Responsible for meeting NCAA sports medicine reporting requirements. In this role, the position will serve as the Athletics Healthcare Administrator for the University.
• Manage existing relationships with physical therapy providers, The Student Health Center, third party athletic training providers, University Strength & Conditioning Coaches, The University Counseling Center staff, contracted insurance brokers, and outside Health Care Providers. Cultivate new relationships if/when necessary.
• Maintain a current knowledge of and ensure compliance with Departmental,
• University, and NATA guidelines, rules, and regulations. Responsible for staying
• abreast of all NCAA legislation especially as it pertains to student-athlete health.
• Maintain complete medical records on all student-athletes including physicals, injuries, illnesses, treatments, diagnoses, and outcomes. Responsible for ensuring that the athletic training staff is up to date on medical documentation and injury reports.
• Responsible for managing the Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning budgets, including the purchase of equipment and supplies for both areas.
• Organize and lead regularly scheduled staff meetings with Sports Medicine and Sports Performance personnel.
• Serve as liaison between the University and contract physicians, student-athletes, parents, coaches, and health care providers.
• Play an integral role in leading the Athletic Department’s Health Care Collaboration Team(s). Lead an Integrative Performance Excellence Group.
• Responsible for working with campus partners to develop, implement, and regularly review departmental Emergency Action Plans and other risk management protocols.
• Coordinate sports medicine coverage of the University’s Summer Athletic Camps to ensure equitable opportunities for ATCs to work camps.
• Ensure equitable delivery of health care services to student-athletes.
• Evaluate and recommend technology and resources that would help improve the delivery of health care services to student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred in sports medicine/athletic training, Physical Therapy or related field; current NATABOC certification; Must be eligible for and have applied for the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification . Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification.

Specific Job Knowledge:

• Familiarity with health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols. Knowledge of performance technologies is a plus.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 8+ years of extensive clinical athletic training experience at an NCAA Division 1 institution as well as extensive administrative and management experience. Experience in a performance role is a plus.

Work Skills:

• Visionary leader with a collaborative, team-first approach. Ability to keep good records, including S.O.A.P. notes, daily rehab updates, and injury reports and proficiency with personal computer applications necessary. Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Ability to utilize therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred.
• CSCS Certification/PES Certification preferred.
• Basketball experience preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Working Conditions:

Professional work environment, some evening and weekend hours required, some travel may be required, must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete’s bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

07/09/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

07/14/2025

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience

Salary Band:

19

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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