ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / SPORTS MEDICINE

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3636

Position Number

72220

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

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Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3636

Position Number

72220

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / SPORTS MEDICINE

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine serves as a certified and licensed athletic trainer for the men’s basketball program, providing comprehensive healthcare services to Central Michigan University (CMU) intercollegiate student-athletes. This position plays a key leadership role within the Sports Medicine unit and reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training program.
Four years of full-time professional experience as a certified athletic trainer in intercollegiate or professional athletics.
Certification as an athletic trainer in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
Current licensure as an athletic trainer in the state of Michigan, or eligible for licensure upon hire.
Current CPR/AED certification for the healthcare provider (or equivalent).
Experience working within a collegiate athletic training environment.
Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Comprehensive knowledge of, and commitment to, NCAA and Mid-American Conference (MAC) rules and regulations.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
Five years of certified athletic training experience.
Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the Professional or NCAA Division I level.
Previous experience serving as a head or lead athletic trainer at the collegiate or professional level.
Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing athletic training staff, graduate assistants, interns, and/or students.
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems commonly used in athletic training (e.g., Healthy Roster, SportsWare, Epic, or similar platforms).
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and other allied health professionals.
Experience designing and implementing comprehensive injury prevention, treatment, and return-to-play protocols.
Advanced certifications such as Graston Technique, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Active Release Techniques (ART), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), or Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).

Duties & Responsibilities

Athletic Training & Student-Athlete Care:
Serves as the primary certified athletic trainer for an intercollegiate athletic team, as assigned by the senior associate athletic director for sports medicine.
Provides medical coverage and support to additional sport programs as assigned.
Provides comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation for orthopedic and non-orthopedic conditions.
Develops and manages individualized rehabilitation programs for both surgical and non-surgical cases.
Coordinates with team physicians and external healthcare providers to facilitate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care.
Oversees daily documentation and medical record-keeping using the department’s electronic injury tracking system, including treatments, progress notes, imaging, and physician communications.

Collaboration & Communication:
Maintains consistent and effective communication with assigned coaching staff and strength & conditioning personnel.
Collaborates with Academic Services to coordinate care plans, schedule adjustments, and academic accommodations for injured student-athletes.
Provides timely updates to relevant athletic department personnel regarding student-athlete health status, limitations, and return-to-play progress.
Assists in developing modified workout plans in partnership with strength & conditioning staff to accommodate injured student-athletes.
Supports the integration of sports nutrition services by coordinating referrals and appointments with the CMU Athletics nutritionist.
Serves as the primary point of contact for the Insurance Coordinator regarding student-athlete insurance matters and documentation.

Program Administration & Operations:
Supervises and mentors athletic trainers as assigned.
Supervises the daily operation of the Rose Athletic Training Room.
Assists with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and tracking medical supplies and equipment.
Helps maintain the cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency of athletic training facilities.
Contributes to department-wide efforts related to drug testing in compliance with NCAA Substance Abuse Control Program policies.
Maintains strict compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of protected health information.
Assists in the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of athletic training staff, graduate assistants, interns, and students in clinical rotations.
Schedules and evaluates student athletic trainers assigned to the designated sport program.
Supports the ongoing implementation and adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
Participates in other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Supervision Exercised

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$56,000 - $65,000 per year

Division

President

Department

Athletics - Sports Medicine

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here.

CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

   • Not Applicable
   • Dispatcher
   • Medical Faculty
   • Office Professional
   • P&A, SO or Faculty
   • Police
   • Public Broadcasting
   • Sergeant
   • Service Maintenance
   • Supervisory/Technical

3. * Do you have a bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least four years of full-time professional experience as a certified athletic trainer in intercollegiate or professional athletics?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you possess a certification as an Athletic Trainer, in good standing, with the National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Are you currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer (AT) in the state of Michigan, or are you eligible for licensure upon hire?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Do you currently possess a CPR/AED certification for the healthcare provider or equivalent?

   • Yes
   • No

8. * Do you have experience working within a collegiate athletic training environment?

   • Yes
   • No

9. * Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws: click here to view the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by CMU?

   • Yes
   • No

10. * Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position and click “Yes” if you understand and support the culture that is important to CMU.

    • Yes
    • No

Optional & Required Documents

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

Optional Documents 1. List of References

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