Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine – Football

SPORTS MED ATH TRAINER SUPV 2 (007585)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940604

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

11/6/2025 10:19:33 AM

Date Last Edited:

11/6/2025 10:19:30 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6000O

Organization:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Division Code:

5501D

Division:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Department:

374500 - INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940604

Position Description ID

246974

UC Payroll Title:

SPORTS MED ATH TRAINER SUPV 2 (007585)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

C: Supervisor - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40065780

Reports to Payroll Title:

ATH TRAINING MGR 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40713754

Department Head Payroll Title:

ATH MGR 4 BYA

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

009455

ATH TRAINER 3

1

009455

ATH TRAINER 3

3

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health, Performance & Wellness, the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine – Football is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of the Football Sports Medicine program.

This position provides direct supervision and leadership for the Football Sports Medicine staff and ensures the effective delivery of comprehensive athletic healthcare, including the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries. The incumbent will also lead the development and implementation of evidence-based injury reduction programs that enhance student-athlete safety and performance.

The Associate Athletics Director will evaluate and make determinations regarding the football coverage model, introducing innovative procedures and methodologies in collaboration and alignment with the larger Sports Medicine unit. Additional responsibilities include monitoring medical expenditures and records, coordinating services with team physicians and medical consultants, and facilitating communication among sports medicine staff, coaches, and administration.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary Football Performance Team, the incumbent will collaborate closely with the directors overseeing athletic performance, performance nutrition, and mental health to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to student-athlete care. The Associate Athletics Director will champion the highest standards of medical and rehabilitative care for all football student-athletes, while advancing the program's long-term vision through the establishment of strategic goals and best practices.

This position is also responsible for fostering professional development among staff, enhancing technical expertise, and cultivating a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the Football Sports Medicine program.

Supervision

 • Manage and direct the Football Sports Medicine program-based staffing, current organizational structure, in all respects, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, training, and disciplining of career, part-time, intern and student staff. Will delegate supervision and oversite of staff and assigned duties. Work in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Health, Performance & Wellness on formal performance evaluations of sports medicine staff.

 • Supervise and serve as a resource for team physicians as appropriate and formally evaluate Family Practice Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Fellows.

50%

Supervision

 • Oversee the schedule and coverage provided by the Sports Medicine team physicians. Oversee clinic and team coverage schedule, and approve and make changes as appropriate in collaboration with Head Team Physician.

 • Oversee the Sports Medicine Internship Program for Football in coordination with other assigned sports medicine staff, monitor selection process for matriculation into internship program, and responsible for ensuring the action and education of interns.

 • Through first line staff, supervise and develop the Sports Medicine Internship Program such that it provides work experience opportunities and appropriate technical training for students, while assisting the Sports Medicine program staff with its ongoing routine responsibilities for athletic care.

0%

Supervision

 • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team under Health, Performance and Wellness and ensure compliance with NCAA rules, regulations, recommendations etc.

 • Work with the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Health, Performance & Wellness to assess the annual MD portion of the budget, decision making with respect to payment for athletics vs. non-athletic conditions as set forth by the DIA, assist in obtaining payment for non-athletic matters, dentistry, etc.

 • Ensure appropriate levels of communication between team physicians, head coaches, physical therapist and all other involved in multidisciplinary team or care with respect to the status of injured athletes and their planned and actual rehabilitation programs.

0%

Supervision

 • Design and implement long-term strategies to enhance the quality of the Football Sports Medicine program in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Health, Performance & Wellness and other Sports Medicine senior leaders. Evaluate the opportunity for integration of new/state of the art equipment and/or techniques for implementation.

0%

Coverage & Clinical Care

 • Assess and implement coverage and care model that provides a high quality of technical expertise as a certified athletic trainer in prescribing and administering treatment to athletes and managing care.

 • Injury risk reduction programming and corrective exercise, tracking injury trends, incorporation of injury risk reduction techniques into team programming and application of taping and bracing.

 • Provide injury evaluation for either emergent cases, including life-saving measures, or non-emergent cases, such as, clinical presentations.

 • Appropriate referral to the team physician.

 • Provide clinically efficient and efficacious treatment.

20%

Coverage & Clinical Care

 • Plan and carry out clinically proven rehabilitation programs. Collaboration with Director of Rehabilitation on clinical goals and direction for sports medicine program and staff development.

 • Counsel and educate student athletes on injuries, management and care model at UCLA. Identify general health topics for student-athlete education.

 • Arrange for special test, consultants as ordered by team physicians.

 • Communicate athlete status to coach.

 • Communicate in a professional manner with team physicians.

 • Communicate with parents/family/guardians, when needed.

 • Refer injured athletes to appropriate care as dictated by injury/illness.

0%

Administrative

 • Management of roster for the Football team as it related to Sports Medicine for player joining or leaving the program. Delegating task within sports medicine and in coordination with Football staff to ensure timely and organized system.

 • Direct responsibility for Football portion of the sports medicine department operating budget. Responsibilities include formulating annual budget and annual budget revisions, determining spending amounts within area of the budget, planning capital purchases based on new technology and planned replacement, daily monitoring of spending through purchase order control and ordering and inventory through staff. All in consultation with Sr. Assoc. AD of Health, Performance & Wellness and Sport Medicine senior leaders to determine impact and alignment w/ budget.

15%

Administrative

 • Oversite of ordering of all Football Sports Medicine program supplies and services. 

 • Analyze and approve medical expenditures in alignment with medical services plan.  Analyze insurance expenditures and make recommendations on the same.

 • Determine, develop, and prepare appropriate long-range programmatic and budgetary plans for the Football Sports Medicine program as required in consultation with Senior Associate Athletics Director of Health, Performance & Wellness. This include staffing, coverage, professional development, data integration and use.

0%

Other Duties

 • Maintain necessary units of clinical education per requirements of the NATABOC.

 • Maintain written/computerized records of athletic injuries to all sports and monitor the same of employees.

 • Provide quality assurance through periodic chart review.

 • Accessible as a resource for questions ranging from athlete care, insurance, coach relations, student/athlete issues.

 • Conflict/problem resolution both employment-related and personal.

 • Develop with staff individual group continuing education plans.

 • Identify research opportunities in line with vision of UCLA and Sports Medicine.

5%

Compliance/Emergency Programs

 • NCAA Compliance per current recommendations/requirements as it related to Sports Medicine Division I programs

 • UCLA compliance with all current university and department requirements

5%

Rules Compliance

 • Comply with all Federal, State, University and Department requirements established pursuant to Title IX, including the mandatory reporting requirements for a “Responsible Employee.”

 • The DIA is governed by the NCAA, Big Ten Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and University of California System.  The incumbent is required to comply with the applicable rules, regulations and policies of those organizations.

    ◦ Review and retain all rules compliance disseminated by the DIA Compliance office.

    ◦ Report all NCAA and conference violations.

    ◦ Sign the annual NCAA Certification of Compliance form.

    ◦ Complete the Athletically-Related Income form annually.

    ◦ Comply with California State Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Law and adhere to mandatory reporting guidelines.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

•

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience & training.

Required

Master’s Degree.

Preferred

Experience with conflict management and resolution

Required

Certified as an Athletic Trainer in good standing with the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification).

Required

Must be CPR/AED certified.

Required

Strong administrative and organization skills; Ability to manage a complex department in a university environment.

Required

Demonstrated ability to supervise athletic trainers and collaborate with team physicians, physical therapists, dieticians, mental health and other providers, and insurance coordinator as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Required

Demonstrated skills in budget and fiscal analysis.

Required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability work and manage in a diverse environment and stressful situations.

Required

Ability to analyze organizations and existing systems and procedures to implement improvements and efficiencies while maintaining staff morale.

Required

Knowledge of current DIA medical contracts and community insurance plans.

Required

Ability to operate therapeutic and exercise equipment.

Required

Working knowledge of and advanced skill in therapeutic techniques and functional progression programs and return to plan programming

Required

Ability to maintain accurate and concise medical records.

Required

Working knowledge of injury management across in football as well as all sports.

Required

Ability to effectively communicate with professional staff, administrators, physicians, students, parents, and the consumer/patient/athlete.

Required

Knowledge of University policies and procedures; Knowledge of Conference and NCAA rules and regulations preferred.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Travel for home and away events as needed.

Ability to work weekends, holidays and odd hours as needed.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Wasserman Football Facility, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.