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Director of Sports Medicine
Athens, OH
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Posted: | 04/08/2026 |
| Application Due: | 05/17/2026 |
| Salary: | $68,299 - $117,127 per year |
Business Title
Director of Sports Medicine
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents.
Required documents include:
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016308T
Department Summary
The Director of Sports Medicine leads comprehensive healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student athlete injuries. The director manages sports medicine staff, oversees athletic training operations, sets department policies, ensures compliance with medical regulations and acts as the key liaison between coaches, athletes, and physicians.
Representative Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Provides athletic training support to student athletes. Provides athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Level Summary
Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.
Problem Solving
Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.
Independence of Action
High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Master's degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.
Department
Health Sciences Professions, Dean's Office
Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
19
Pay Range
$68,299.00-$117,127.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Athletics
Job Sub Family
Training
Job Level
M3
Job Open Date
04/07/2026
Posting End Date: 05/17/2026
Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40+
Expected duration of assignment
ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
John McCarthy, mccarthj@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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Director of Sports Medicine
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents.
Required documents include:
- Detailed cover letter
- Current resume
- List of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016308T
Department Summary
The Director of Sports Medicine leads comprehensive healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student athlete injuries. The director manages sports medicine staff, oversees athletic training operations, sets department policies, ensures compliance with medical regulations and acts as the key liaison between coaches, athletes, and physicians.
Representative Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Administers and oversees the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to all student-athletes.
- Provides specific clinical care as assigned.
- Manages and supervises sports medicine staff.
- Organizes and maintains all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Develops and maintains emergency action plans for all permanent and temporary practice and competition venues in accordance with university risk management guidelines and state regulations.
- Develops and maintains all department guidelines, policy and procedure in accordance with national/international best practices and consensus statements.
- Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with State and University policies.
- Plans and coordinates physical examinations and screenings.
- Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
- Makes appropriate physician's referrals and appointments.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced ensuring compliance relative to those applicable duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Provides athletic training support to student athletes. Provides athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Level Summary
Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.
Problem Solving
Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.
Independence of Action
High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Master's degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.
Department
Health Sciences Professions, Dean's Office
Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link:
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator
Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more.
See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.
Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.
Pay Grade19
Pay Range
$68,299.00-$117,127.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Athletics
Job Sub Family
Training
Job Level
M3
Job Open Date
04/07/2026
Posting End Date: 05/17/2026
Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40+
Expected duration of assignment
ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
John McCarthy, mccarthj@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!
