Director - Sports Medicine

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department : Athletics

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department : Athletics

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date:  5/5/2025

Salary : $84,048.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Oversees the UTEP Athletics Sports Medicine Department, staff and facilities. Supervises Associate Director of Sports Medicine, assistant athletic trainers and student athletic trainers.  Provides direct oversight for Football or Men’s Basketball. The successful applicant is responsible for the healthcare of all student-athletes, and coordinates prevention and treatment of athletically related injuries to student-athletes.

Essential Functions

Directs and supervises the operation of the Sports Medicine Department and the Athletic Training room, to include developing necessary policies and procedures. 

Manage allied health partners to ensure proper evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes.

Supervises Associate Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Athletics Trainer(s) and Student Athletic Trainer(s).

Works with Vice President and Director of Athletics to administer the drug testing program for student-athletes.

Submits budget requests for Sports Medicine operations. Coordinates the purchase of all supplies and equipment to ensure efficient and economical methods of operations.

Maintains records on student-athletes and ensures the accuracy of files stored in the University’s Athletic Training Room.

Attends scheduled team practices and competitions, to include all home and away events for designated sports programs, or assigns a certified assistant to attend all other home athletic events.

Travels to designated athletic events on extended trips or assigns an assistant.

Serves on Athletics Senior Staff and attends biweekly Senior Staff meetings when available.

Follows the NATA Code of Ethics; remains current on all state and national requirements for license/ Certification renewal.

Maintains all training room equipment and apparatus; performs yearly safety inspections.

Approves all medical and dental referrals, responsible for approval and denial or denial of payment for medical or dental treatments and medication.

Works with staff to develop and implement short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay (budget) requirements and documentation for assigned area(s).

Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA/Conference rules and regulations as they apply to student athletes in this area.

Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA Rules and Regulations, including timely completion of all NCAA forms and requests for information. 

Employee agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas System.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree

and

Experience: Eight years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional traveling required.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel and crouch; talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

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