Associate Director of Sports Medicine - Clark University | Clark University Job at Clark University, Worcester, MA

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  • Clark University
  • Worcester, MA

Job Description

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Fri Jan 3 2025 Job Description:

Join the Clark University Athletic Department as the Associate Director of Sports Medicine and play a pivotal role in the health and success of our varsity student-athletes. We are a vibrant, urban campus competing in Division III within the highly competitive NEWMAC conference, supporting 17 varsity sports. As part of our team, you'll be working in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of our student-athletes, while benefiting from minimal travel and a community that values work-life balance.

Why Clark Athletics?

  • A Legacy of Excellence: As part of our vibrant Division III program within the competitive NEWMAC conference, you'll be contributing to the growth and success of 17 varsity sports, all while helping student-athletes reach their full potential.
  • Holistic Development: Clark Athletics prioritizes the well-being of student-athletes, fostering both academic and athletic success in an environment that emphasizes balance and personal growth.
  • Collaborative & Inclusive Team: Join a diverse and supportive athletic staff that values collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where every individual feels welcome and respected.
  • Minimal Travel: Enjoy the benefits of working at a school with limited travel requirements, allowing you to focus more on your professional development and on-campus responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert care in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses for varsity student-athletes as per team coverage assignment.
  • Deliver medical coverage for assigned team practices and competitions.
  • Design and implement custom rehabilitation programs that enhance athlete recovery and performance.
  • Maintain accurate treatment documentation through electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Assist in managing medical insurance claims and ensure compliance with NCAA and Massachusetts state licensing regulations.
  • Review and support team conditioning and fitness testing, ensuring adherence to NCAA Catastrophic Injury Prevention Guidelines.
  • Manage the athletic training inventory and assist team physicians with weekly student-athlete clinics.
  • Coordinate appointments for student-athletes with team physicians as needed, per team assignment
  • Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with administrative duties
  • Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in coordinating coverage and scheduling
  • Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in communicating with team physicians, attending administrative meetings, and/or when the Director of Sports Medicine can not be present/do so.
  • Other duties as assigned




Job Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (Master's degree preferred).
  • BOC certification and eligibility for Massachusetts Athletic Trainer's licensure.
  • Prior experience in athletic training, ideally in a collegiate setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Competency with ATS, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office Suite, and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required).
  • Experience with therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques.
  • A passion for working in a diverse environment and contributing to an inclusive workplace.




Additional Information:

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit  here .

To review the Clark University Police Department Annual Security and Fire Safety Report visit  here .

About Clark University

Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university committed toscholarship and inquiry that addresses social and human imperatives on a global basis. It is the place where Robert Goddard invented the modern rocket, where Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures in the United States, and where current students stake their claim to the Clark motto, “Challenge Convention, Change Our World,” which is the rallying cry that inspires our community every day. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University educates its undergraduate and graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. The University’s engages students in such areas as biology, chemistry, economics, geography, psychology, urban education, management, environmental science and policy, Holocaust and genocide studies, and international development and social change. Clark University’s pioneering model of higher education, LEEP (Liberation Education and Effective Practice) compels undergraduate students to thrive in authentic world and workplace settings, and prepares them for lives and careers of consequence.

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