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CSL ATH: Budget/Compliance

About the Department

The University of Chicago is one of the nation\'s leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University\'s 17,500 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL\'s programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life.

The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes\' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

The Director of Sports Medicine is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for coordinating the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for varsity student athletes. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance.

Responsibilities

• Prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries and illness. Collaborate with physicians and health team members to develop and implement comprehensive prevention and rehabilitation programs.
• Management of athletic training rooms and coordination of medical coverage for athletic events.
• Supervise and mentor the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellows and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellows.
• Recruit, educate and oversee hiring of student workers.
• Record keeping and documentation using the Athletic Trainer Software.
• Impact baseline and post injury tracking; and communicates with coaches, athletes, and physicians on results and rehab planning.
• Assist with insurance claims forms.
• Promotes the professional growth of staff through coaching, mentoring and support.
• Develops and implements best practices and developing at-risk metrics.
• Develops policies and procedures related to Athletic Trainer operations.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products and services.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues.
• Assume the role of the University\'s allied HealthCare mentor.
• Collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
• Supervise scheduling and documentation of physicians\' dictations for the weekly injury clinic.
• Uses best practices and knowledge to guide all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program with a minimal level of direction. Develops and implements new wellness initiat ves.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masters degree.
• A degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training program.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Licenses and Certifications:

National Athletic Trainers\' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification.

Minimum BLS Instructor certification from American Red Cross (ARC).

Able to assume Administrator role for ARC LTP Agreement.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/AED PR) or BLS CPR/AED certifi