Assistant Athletic Director Sports Medicine

Serve on the Athletic Director’s Senior Staff and provide overall daily oversight and direction of the Sports Medicine & Health Program designed to establish provide and implement policies and procedures that optimize the health and welfare of Ferris State’s student athletes
Establish and enforce Ferris State, NCAA, GLIAC & CCHA policies and procedures directly related to the care, safety and overall welfare of student-athletes including but not limited to the prevention of athletic injuries
Supervise student worker program wage employees, work study students, supplies and development budgets.
Serve as the athletic department’s Health Care Administrator as required by the NCAA. Hire and supervise assistant athletic trainers. Recruit, hire, train, supervise and schedule student athletic trainers.
Coordinate the activities of (4) athletic training rooms and provide trainer staffing for Sports Camps.
Maintain athletic training facilities, supplies and equipment.
Evaluate, treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries, consulting with medical personnel, campus health center and coaches.
Provide administrative oversight of the coordination of medical referrals and medical clearances.
Schedule athletic trainer and student worker coverage of practice sessions and all events and competitions of athletic teams.
Maintain accurate and up to date student-athlete medical records.
Process athletic insurance claims and coordinate payment of athletic related medical expenses.
Solicit quotes and make recommendations regarding athletic accident insurance coverage and premium on an annual basis.
Provide oversight and coordination of physician and EMS coverage for home football, hockey, and post season events.
Manages partnerships and agreements with Corewell Health, local chiropractor and dietician.
Provide oversight and annual maintenance of CPR and First Aid certifications for all athletic trainers and coaches. Schedule CPR and First Aid re-certification for all staff.
Provide administrative oversight of FSU’s Athletic Department Drug and Alcohol Education and Testing Program. Serve as NCAA drug testing site coordinator.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
Must be available by phone after hours and on weekends for emergencies and council.
Reports directly to the Athletic Director and supervises 3 fulltime certified trainers.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated and protected student-athlete information and records.
Serve as liaison to third party billing organization.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.