Director of Sports Medicine

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Director of Sports Medicine

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming is accepting applications for the position of Director of Sports Medicine. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the Sports Medicine department for a successful DI (FBS) athletic program. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, supervising and evaluating a large staff of associate/assistant athletic trainers and student support staff (e.g., interns, volunteers, etc.);
• Collaborating with team physicians (in-house primary care physician and local orthopedic group) and other members of the sports medicine team (e.g., chiropractors, massage therapist, etc.);
• Coordinating all home and away coverage for appropriate student-athlete athletic activities (e.g., contests, practices, workouts, etc.).
• Developing appropriate policies and procedures; 
• Monitoring of all expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines; 
• Coordinating the student-athlete drug-testing program; and 
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics/Designee.
• Providing and coordinating a high level of athletic healthcare services for assigned team(s) to include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries (anticipated team coverage is men’s and women’s golf or men’s and women’s cross country),
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date health records and proper injury documentation,
• Communicating and working in partnership with applicable coaching staffs and the multi-disciplinary team (e.g., Sports Medicine, Student-Athlete Well-Being, Sports   Nutrition, Sports Performance, etc.) to provide an integrated program of year-round injury prevention and rehabilitation for applicable student-athletes. 
• Communicating problems, issues and program improvement ideas involving the sports medicine area to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. 

The successful candidate will coordinate the care for approximately 400 student-athletes and serve as the primary athletic trainer for men’s and women’s cross country or men’s and women’s golf. The projected start date for this position is July 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. This is a full-time (12 month), benefited position with a posted salary of $100,000/commensurate with experience. 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in athletic training, health science, or related field 
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Current state of Wyoming licensure or within 60 days of starting the position
• BLS Certification
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time collegiate and/or professional experience (minimum of three (3) of those years at the Division I level) in the sports medicine field
• Applicants must possess Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at:

https://www.uwyo.edu/risk/claims-and-insurance/vehicle-use-policy-information.html

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience at the NCAA Division I FBS level.
• Experience in Sports Medicine Administration, specifically with respect to insurance management, staff and clinical supervision
• Additional certifications in injury prevention/treatment (e.g. FMS, EMT, PES, CES, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict management, and organizational skills 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 03/28/2024 will receive full consideration. 

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/