Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Training

The University of Portland offers a nationally-competitive athletic program committed to athletic and academic success and the holistic development of student-athletes. In 2018-19 Portland finished fourth nationally among Division I-AAA schools in the Learfield-IMG Directors Cup standings on the playing field, while in the classroom 36% of student-athletes earned Dean’s List honors and 77% of student-athletes earned a 3.0 or better cum gpa. The Athletic Department provides a supportive environment for coaches and staff to do their best work supporting Pilot student-athletes, and the University offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Oversee, administer, manage, and coordinate the Department’s comprehensive athletic training program for student-athletes. These duties include oversight and implementation of policies, processes, and programs for the athletic training program, as well as day-to-day management of the athletic training program.
• Supervise all staff (including, but not limited to, athletic trainers, graduate assistants, interns, and student employees) in the athletic training program. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring processes, setting of expectations, confirming necessary current certifications, training and professional development, performance management and evaluations, and disciplinary processes including termination of employment.
• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with coaches, team physician(s), sports performance staff, and athletic administration in support of teams and individual student-athletes.
• Serve as department liaison to the University Health and Counseling Center.
• Oversee and manage daily operation of training room including team assignments and scheduling coverage.
• Consult and assist in areas such as athletic injury prevention, rehabilitation, and nutrition/supplement education.
• Oversee, prepare, and administer budget for the athletic training program.
• Oversee the purchase and procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Oversee athletic training for all athletic programs. Will serve as athletic trainer for designated sport program(s).
• May manage processing of insurance claims.
• Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.