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Job Title Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Athletic Training

Department ATHLETICS

Position Number GP212A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Old Dominion University is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Associate Athletic Director to lead our Sports Medicine team. This leadership role will be responsible for managing all aspects of athletic training and sports medicine services, ensuring the health, safety, and optimal performance of our student-athletes. The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine will be entrusted with strategic oversight of medical care and injury prevention, collaborating with athletic staff and external medical professionals to provide comprehensive care and innovative performance strategies for our student-athletes and will serve as the Athletics Health Care Administrator for the athletic department.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Care Administration, or related field.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation protocols, strength and conditioning, and sports performance strategies.

+ Ability to effectively collaborate with coaching staff, athletic personnel, and healthcare providers in a fast-paced environment.

+ Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

+ Considerable knowledge of and familiarity with the latest advancements in sports medicine and athletic performance technologies.

+ Considerable knowledge of relevant NCAA rules, regulations and procedures related to student-athlete health and safety, medical eligibility, insurance (including secondary and NCAA catastrophic/post-eligibility), and drug testing protocols. Demonstrated commitment and ability to promoting wellness, safety, and athletic excellence.

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential records ( HIPAA / FERPA compliance).

+ Certified Athletic Trainer ( ATC ) in good standing with the Board of Certification ( BOC ) and current Virginia state licensure required or obtained by date of employment.

+ Current CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer certification.

+ Considerable progressively responsible experience as a certified athletic trainer, with a proven track record of leadership and program management.

+ Considerable prior leadership experience in sports medicine and / or higher education administrative experience.

+ Prior working experience developing and managing a budget for an athletic training room / sports medicine department.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Some prior experience working at a NCAA Division I institution preferred.

+ Some prior experience working in a structure with a Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director preferred.

+ Some prior experience working with football or basketball at the collegiate level preferred.

+ Some knowledge of and familiarity with relevant conference rules preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 04/21/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 04/30/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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