Associate AD for Sports Medicine

Job Requisition:

JR101304 Associate AD for Sports Medicine (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Associate AD for Sports Medicine

Department:

CC00340 WM001 | ATHL | Sports Medicine

Job Family:

Staff - Athletic Training & Wellbeing

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Kaplan Arena

Primary Job Posting Location:

William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

Under the direction of Deputy Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Sports Medicine, Mental Health & Performance, and Conditioning (Sports Performance) units within the Department of Athletics as the Health Care Administrator, a position required by the NCAA.

The individual in this role is responsible for fostering an organizational culture centered on excellence, trust, collaboration, and professional growth among staff, while ensuring the highest standards of health care, safety, and wellness for all student-athletes. The position oversees all aspects of medical operations, including budget management, insurance coordination, personnel supervision, compliance, and facility administration. The incumbent ensures adherence to NCAA, conference, state, and national regulations and serves as the primary liaison for health and safety matters with both internal and external partners & service providers. As the clinical lead of the department’s multi-disciplinary student-athlete well-being team, the position provides leadership and coordination across sports medicine, student-athlete nutrition, sport performance (strength & conditioning), and sport psychology, ensuring an integrated approach to student-athlete well-being. The individual will develop, implement, and monitor best-practice policies and procedures that promote optimal standards of care, safety, and performance. This role requires a dynamic leader with a demonstrated commitment to professional development, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be expected to model institutional values, promote teamwork and shared accountability, and maintain a comprehensive and compliant health and safety infrastructure that supports the mission and vision of the athletics department.

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Current national certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).  

• Current CPR certification by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• Experience with direct oversight of 5–20 staff (trainers, performance, psychology).

• Significant experience in the sports medicine field.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience as supervisor of a collegiate sports medicine unit.

• Proven experience with staff development and implementation of new processes.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstration of autonomous and compliant experience working with Division I collegiate athletics.

• Experience in creating and implementing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for medical services.

• Strong leadership and management skills in building a positive and empowering work environment.

• Documented knowledge and experience managing insurance and liability claims. Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience understanding and prioritizing mental health.

• Work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse campus community.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment; be solution-oriented and perform in stressful circumstances while communicating effectively.

 

Conditions of Employment: 

• On-call responsibility nightly and on weekends for emergencies that are triaged by the athletic trainers.

• This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.

Job Duties: 

25% - Staff Supervision and Development:

• • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a highly motivated team of 11 athletic trainers, six Sports Performance specialists, and the Sports Psychology program.

  • Provide direct mentorship, performance evaluations, and succession planning.

  • Integrate hands-on athletic training services for two teams to maintain clinical expertise and coverage during peak periods.

20% - Leadership and Organizational Culture Development (20%):

• • Establish and sustain an organizational culture that prioritizes staff experience, skill acquisition, professional mobility, professional development, and continuing education.

  • Build a culture of trust emphasizing staff cohesion, teamwork, and shared accountability, ensuring alignment with the athletic department’s mission, vision, and core values; model and reinforce professionalism, ethical standards, and institutional values to foster an empowering environment for a multidisciplinary team of 25+ staff.

15% - Operational and Resource Management:

• • Oversee budget, insurance coordination, billing, inventory, personnel, and capital resources to deliver a high-quality student-athlete experience.

  • Manage facility administration for sports medicine operations; coordinate procurement and implementation of equipment, technology, and vendor contracts to support integrated care.

15% - Compliance and Risk Management:

• • Maintain compliance with all state and national licensure requirements, NCAA and conference regulations for direct reports and the broader program.

  • Oversee emergency action plans, health/safety/wellness education, and NCAA Membership Attestation Requirements (e.g., cardiovascular care, independent medical care, catastrophic injury prevention, concussion management, and mental health best practices); ensure robust documentation systems for injury tracking and liability mitigation.

15% - Program Development, Monitoring, and Integrated Care Oversight:

• • Lead the multi-disciplinary student-athlete health and well-being team, integrating Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and Sport Psychology to support over 500 student-athletes across 23 programs.

  • Review, develop, and enforce streamlined policies/procedures rooted in best practices, in collaboration with campus partners; monitor injury trends, treatment outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives; drive the integrated care model as the senior clinical authority in the absence of a Chief Medical Officer, prioritizing mental health, performance optimization, and holistic wellness.

10% - Collaboration and Liaison Responsibilities:

• • Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison with VCU Health physicians, surgical/rehabilitation centers, EMS, and external service providers.

  • Coordinate the expanded medical support partnership with Student Health Services; collaborate with campus stakeholders (e.g., Student Health, Counseling Center, drug/alcohol counseling) and act as the key point of contact with NCAA/conference offices on health and safety matters, including timely reporting and policy advocacy.

Additional Job Description:

Salary: up to $120,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Job Profile:

JP1027 - Head of Sports Medicine - Exempt - Salary - S15

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S15

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-02-03

Review Date:

Position Restrictions:

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