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Eastern Washington University
  • Position Number: 1941738
  • Location: Cheney, WA
  • Position Type: Athletics/Coaching


Director of Sports Medicine

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Easterns Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.


Job Summary:
Eastern Washington University Department of Athletics is seeking a Director of Sports Medicine to oversee all aspects of health care services provided to EWU student-athletes. This position supervises athletic training services, while also overseeing the sports medicine administrative operations in conjunction with the independent medical director. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations and managing Head Team Physician, the Director provides guidance and leadership of all sports medicine services and plays a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of EWU's approximately 350 student-athletes, from 14 sports, in accordance with the NATA, NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and Eastern Washington University regulations.

This role requires a high level of competence in sports medicine practices, protocols and administration. Candidates must demonstrate the organizational and administrative abilities necessary to develop and coordinate a sports medicine program; establish program priorities; provide staff management with a knowledge of human resources practices; provide work direction, assist in scheduling, and training for other Athletic Trainers, including student trainers; promote teamwork to optimize work efficiencies and effectiveness with teams, Athletic Trainers and external medical partners; develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies; develop and monitor program budget; ensure rehabilitation objectives are achieved and medical records are secured as confidential, accurate, and complete; and ensure accurate maintenance of insurance records and billings. Position will have athletic training duties for one or more sports.

The ideal candidate will possess effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task, be resourceful and flexible; organizational skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff and external constituents; and the ability to work under pressure, make decisions and meet deadlines.
A three day notice will be given when a date has been determined to close recruitment to applicants.
The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more.

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Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline
  • Masters degree in athletic training or related discipline
  • Five (5) years of demonstrated full-time professional experience working in a collegiate sports medicine setting, and must include one (1) or more years of supervisory and administrative responsibility.
  • Obtain a Washington State Athletic Trainer License in two months from hire date.
  • NATA Board Certification
  • Adult CPR, First Aid and AED certification required.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules.
  • Valid drivers license by time of hire.
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse student-athlete population.
  • Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse group of health care professionals.
  • Experience providing and coordinating sports medicine health care services at the NCAA Division I level with both mens and womens sports.
  • Demonstrated work experience with evidence of strong organizational, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills; work with students, coaches, administrators, and health care professionals in a broad range of situations; the ability to initiate and complete projects with a high level of accuracy and meet specific deadlines.
  • Experience working within electronic health records system(s).
  • Drug-testing administration certification. Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certification.
  • Work experience that demonstrates genuine concern and interest for the welfare of student-athletes.


Other Skills and Abilities:


Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Salary Information: $65,00 $68,024


Posting Date: 05/28/2020
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/5848

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.






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