Title: Assistant Director - Sports Medicine (Football)
Website: https://www.gatech.edu/
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Governing Body: NCAA I
Start Date: Tentative July 1 (or later)
Apply By Date: June 28, 2026 (Note this date may be extended however that is not guaranteed)
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting the supervision and coordination of the overall sports medicine program of Georgia Tech, and for ownership and oversight of assigned sport programs, to include but not limited to injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education, and counseling of student-athletes. Responsible for athletic related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine, team physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.
This position will interact on a regular basis with: student-athletes, coaches, staff, external medical personnel.
This position typically will advise and counsel: student-athletes, coaches.
This position will supervise: assigned staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and supervise programs and activities related to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses for assigned sport programs while abiding by the rules and regulations established by the Georgia Tech Athletics Association, its athletic conference affiliates, and National Collegiate Athletics Association rules and regulations.
- Provide consistent coverage for practice and competitions, and ensure coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
- Partner with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver high quality care to student-athletes.
- Provide counseling and education to student-athletes, coaches, and parents dealing with athletic injuries.
- Provide status reports of student-athlete injuries to leadership and coaching staff.
- Support the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of medical records for student-athletes. Maintain recordkeeping and documentation for assigned sport programs.
- Lead scheduling and administration of student-athlete pre-participation physical exams.
- Support leadership with management of athletic training room supplies and equipment, graduate assistants and student workers, and projects as assigned.
- Maintain and execute, as needed, an emergency action plan for assigned sport program in partnership with team physicians, area emergency medical services, and local hospitals.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Abilities
Effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; fit braces and fabricate orthotics as needed.
Knowledge
General knowledge of the principles and practices of Athletic Training, Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards, maintaining medical records including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and following insurance procedures.
Skills
Advanced skills in decision making and problem solving, service, integrity, innovation, safety awareness, adaptability, cultural competence, influence, and the administration of a variety of assessment tools, treatment plans and equipment. Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and to serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Master's Degree in Athletic Training or an educational program accredited by the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Certification from the Board for Athletic Trainers, CAATE, NTA or other accredited body for Athletic trainers
Required Experience
Five to six years of job related experience
Instructions To Apply:
Apply here: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3000&JobOpeningId=299601&PostingSeq=1
Description of Institution: (would include equal opportunity employer)
About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Department Information The Georgia Tech Athletic Associate (GTAA) sponsors varsity intercollegiate athletics competition in 17 NCAA Division I sports for the Georgia Institute of Technology. We are a proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Steeped in history and success while embracing strategic innovation, our programs compete at the highest level and strive for national championships. Tech fans are passionate about their support of their beloved Yellow Jackets and cherish the many traditions involved with the program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Contact: hr@athletics.gatech.edu
Vacancy Expiration Date: June 28, 2026 (Note this date may be extended however that is not guaranteed)