Position Summary
The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for Eastern New Mexico University's intercollegiate sports. The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will report to the Deputy Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and administer the sports medical program for all sports at Eastern New Mexico University.
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Develop overall sports medicine program for all sports at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes
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Provide athletic training services for all sports at ENMU, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
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Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
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Responsible for the formation of the University’s athletic training staff, including hiring, training, and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and student athletic trainers
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Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
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Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of team practices and athletic competitions
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Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, and departmental policies and procedures
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Responsible for the fiscal management of the unit, including development and control of the sports medicine program budget
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Responsible for recordkeeping, documentation, and coordination of the university’s medical insurance program
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Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program
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May teach Health and Physical Education courses
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Regular and predictable attendance required
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Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements:
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Master's degree required
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BOC Certification required
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Eligibility for the New Mexico state license.
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First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
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Three years of progressively responsible professional athletic training experience required
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Must maintain conduct consistent with the university and state code of conduct.
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A valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Familiarity with NCAA governing rules
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
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Work is performed on a 12-month contract basis
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Work is performed during normal business hours, but requires frequent evening and weekend hours, and requires frequent travel with collegiate teams
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Work is performed both inside a non-smoking facility and outdoors; it involves extremes of cold and hot plus temperature changes, wet and humid conditions
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Work requires a mixture of prolonged sitting, standing constantly (all day), walking, and/or moving frequently
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Work may also require the ability to use both upper and lower extremities for manipulation of machines, tools, etc., for patients as needed; may require exertion of up to 50 pounds
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
Application Review Date:
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [email protected], (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail [email protected] .
