Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC), an NCAA Division III institution located in Newburgh, NY and member of the Skyline Conference, is looking for a motivated, energetic and passionate individual to be the next Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer. Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the overall management of athletic training room operations with oversight of sports medicine coverage for 20 NCAA Division III varsity sports.
Primary Responsibilities
Daily oversight of the MSMC Athletic Training and Sports Medicine department.
Lead and coordinate the care, prevention, rehabilitation and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes.
Schedule and provide daily coverage for all practices and competitions, including some travel responsibilities as determined by the Director of Athletics.
Serve as the point of contact with the Mount Saint Mary College team physician and arrange for injury and illness treatment.
Collect and maintain complete, accurate and detailed medical records through Sports Ware and work with secondary insurance company as required.
Supervise the athletic department’s health and safety programs including, but not limited to, NCAA drug testing and AED, First Aid and CPR training.
Provides leadership, supervises, manages and coordinates the schedules of assistant athletic trainer(s), student athletic trainer(s) and interns.
Maintain NATA certification (paid for annually by MSMC) and New York State licensure through CEUs.
Oversee the selection, purchase and maintenance of all athletic training equipment and medical supplies while working within the parameters of the department budget.
Update annually and maintain Student-Athlete Handbook and the Sports Medicine Emergency Action Plan.
Represent Mount Saint Mary College Athletics at all Skyline Conference athletic training meetings.
The successful candidate will ensure a culture of compliance with all NCAA Division III, Skyline Conference and Mount Saint Mary College rules and regulations and ensure all staff members and student-athletes comply with the same.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Associate Athletic Director
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree preferred in athletic training or related field.
3-5 years experiences working in collegiate or high school athletics.
BOC Certification, New York State licensure or eligibility, AED/CPR Certification.
Experience working with SportsWare or similar athletic training program.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism, with a high standard of personal conduct and integrity.
Mount Saint Mary College
As reflected in its motto "Doce Me Veritatem" (Teach Me the Truth) Mount Saint Mary College, founded by the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, is an independent, coeducational institution committed to providing students with a liberal arts education to prepare them for lives of leadership and service. Through a variety of majors and professional programs students are also prepared for career entry or graduate and professional studies. Consistent with Judeo-Christian values and the Dominican tradition of education that values the inherent worth of the individual, the mission of Mount Saint Mary College is to create an environment which fosters close student-faculty interaction that enables students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners. Mount Saint Mary College strives to provide a stimulating environment that promotes the intellectual and personal growth of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students.