Director of Sports Medicine

Overview

Utah State University Athletics is seeking a dynamic, relationship-centered leader to serve as the Director of Sports Medicine (Executive Director in HRIS system). This position provides strategic oversight and leadership for the Sports Medicine Department while fostering a collaborative, high-performance healthcare environment that prioritizes student-athlete well-being and performance. 

The Director of Sports Medicine will oversee the daily operations of athletic healthcare services, provide direct athletic training coverage for an assigned sport program, and serve as a key connector among coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, performance staff, and university administration. This position will play a critical role in strengthening departmental culture, communication, and advancing an integrated model of athletic healthcare. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who values teamwork, communication, accountability, and relationship-building, and who can effectively align medical care, performance goals, and student-athlete development within a collaborative high-performance model. 

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Sports Medicine Department, including staffing, scheduling, operations, policies, and procedures.  
• Serve as the primary athletic trainer for an assigned intercollegiate athletic team.  
• Lead the development and advancement of an integrated, evidence-based, high-performance healthcare model for student-athletes.  
• Foster strong collaborative relationships among team physicians, coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, mental health professionals, and administration.  
• Serve as a culture-builder within the department by promoting professionalism, trust, accountability, communication, and teamwork.  
• Oversee the education, mentorship, and professional development of the Sports Medicine staff.  
• Coordinate and standardize medical documentation and electronic medical records in accordance with NCAA, state, federal, and university regulations.  
• Develop, implement, and annually review emergency action plans and departmental healthcare policies and procedures.  
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and sports medicine best practice standards.  
• Coordinate healthcare communication and continuity of care among internal and external medical providers.  
• Oversee departmental quality improvement initiatives and promote evidence-based healthcare practices.  
• Assist with departmental budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation for sports medicine operations.  
• Support the educational mission of the department through mentorship and collaboration with students, interns, and emerging professionals.  
• Promote a student-athlete-centered approach emphasizing physical health, mental well-being, recovery, and performance optimization.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field  
• BOC certification and eligibility for Utah licensure as an Athletic Trainer  
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in collegiate or professional athletics healthcare, including 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians, coaches, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams  
• Current CPR/AED certification

Preferred Qualifications 

• Dual credentials as both an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Physical Therapist (PT)  
• Experience serving as an NCAA Health Care Administrator/Health Care Designation Administrator  
• Experience within an NCAA Division I athletics environment  
• Experience implementing or leading a high-performance model  
• Demonstrated success in staff development and mentorship  
• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and healthcare operations management 

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather condi