Associate Athletic Director - Sports Medicine

Under the leadership of the Deputy A.D. for Athlete Development & Leadership/SWA and direction of the head team physician, this position is responsible for leading the administration and execution of injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and care for student-athletes within Athletics, University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, as well as NATA guidelines/best practices related to student-athlete health and safety.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Athletics Health Care Administrator.

• Serves as the UCF representative for the Big XII Student-Athletic Health and Wellbeing Advisory Group.
• Serves as the NCAA Catastrophic Injury reporter.
• In collaboration with the medical director/team physicians, oversees the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to all student-athletes (except football). Ensures medical coverage for all countable athletic related activities, including, but not limited to games, practices, and conditioning.
• Partners with institutional risk management to identify, assess, and mitigate areas of risk.
• Ensures full compliance with NCAA, Big XII, and university policies and regulations.
• Provides leadership and oversight for athletic training personnel (full-time staff/interns/students), including scheduling, sport assignments, and coverage of athletic training facilities. Collaborates with the Medical Director and administrative leadership on the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of athletic trainers.
• Delivers direct clinical care to student-athletes, where appropriate.
• Oversees compliance with all state regulations and institutional requirements related to X-ray unit operations.
• Researches and implements best practices to ensure proficiency in emergency care, injury prevention and reduction, student-athlete recovery, and return-to-play progression, aligned with evidence-based standards and guidelines established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
• Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive sports medicine policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines in alignment with industry best practices and in alignment with NCAA, Big 12 Conference, university and NATA standards.
• Facilitates proactive communication and collaboration among team physicians, administrative leadership, athletic training staff, sports psychology, performance nutrition, sports performance and coaching staff regarding student-athlete health, wellness, injury status, and participation. Serves as primary liaison for third party providers, including massage therapy and chiropractic services, where appropriate.
• Oversees the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for student-athlete health documentation.

Directs insurance operations in collaboration with the insurance coordinator, ensuring compliance with Athletics policies and HIPAA, including coverage (primary and secondary), claims processing, and authorization/payment of services.
• Collaborates with internal units to develop, implement, and regularly review emergency action plans for all practice and competition venues in accordance with NCAA and NATA guidelines/regulations.
• Oversees the administration of student-athlete pre-participation physical examinations, drug testing, and medical referrals.
• Manages the sports medicine budget and inventory, including planning, procurement, and fiscal oversight. Cultivates and maintains vendor relationships to support operational needs.
• Oversees the ordering, distribution, and management of over the counter (OTC) medications in accordance with established protocols.

Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of directly related professional experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of directly related experience. 

• NATABOC Certified in Athletic Training
• Florida State Athletic Training Licensed (or eligible for licensure)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Head Athletic Trainer experience at the collegiate level

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary:

Negotiable

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.”
 

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including: 

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming

• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Tickets to UCF sporting events

• Education assistance   

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.