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Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and a short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.

Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.

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About Us:

Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and a short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.

Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at Apply Now

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Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Sports Performance, Football, Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing staff who provide all health care needs of student-athletes pertaining to the football program.

Level Scope:

Manages a large team typically consisting of both experienced professionals and subordinate Managers. Focuses on tactical and operational plans with short to mid-term focus; significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate Managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/job family. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines campus strategies for a program with campus-wide impact.

Essential Functions:

Oversee one or multiple areas within the Sports Performance, Health and Wellness Department including Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Mental Health, and Nutrition for designated sports at Boise State University.

Complete all duties necessary as the athletic trainer for football, including but not limited to injury prevention, management, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies for chronic/high-profile injuries and illnesses for student-athletes.

Oversee relationships with campus and community stakeholders including the Idaho Sports Medicine Institute.

Manages clinical programming & relationships with campus athletic training certified education programs.

Help develop and administer policy for outside providers and Sports Performance, Health, and Wellness programs.

Oversee and enhance facility operations and improvements in football training facilities.

Oversee and enhance appropriate staffing in order to provide quality health care for Boise State University football student-athletes.

Coordinate and maintain relationships with outside vendors to provide quality products and equipment that may affect all student-athletes at Boise State University.

Develop yearly budget requests for one or multiple areas within the Sports Performance, Health, and Wellness Department.

Coordinate implementation of department-wide policy in conjunction with department administration and the NCAA.

Assist in fundraising efforts for the Sports Performance, Health & Wellness program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

Ability to perform adequate and competent evaluations regarding the health status of student-athletes.

Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation as they pertain to common injuries in the sport of football.

Ability to manage a team of multiple staff members and students in a fast-paced work environment.

High level of communication skills and ability to coordinate members of the Sports Performance, Health and Wellness team.

Management and leadership skills.

Minimum

Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 5 years experience with 1 years managerial experience

Certification by the NATABOC & must meet standards for State of Idaho Licensure

CPR and First Aid Certifications (completed within first month of hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within a NCAA and/or professional football program.

Experience in a supervisory role, including college level graduate and undergraduate student oversight.

Experience working with support personnel such as agents, legal counsel, scouts, etc.

Experience acting as a liaison with in-house and external medical providers.

Licensed Physical Therapy credential with experience in return-to-play programming.

Administrative experience managing an operational budget.

Salary and Benefit

s:

$100,000/year. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/ .

Required Application Materials:

Resume

In place of a cover letter, please answer the four (4) questions below, in one to two paragraphs, on a Word document and upload to your application:

1. Describe what collaboration looks like to you between the areas of Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, and Mental Health.

2. Describe the character traits that you think best define you as a professional and as a person.

3. Outline what leadership looks like in college athletics in today's world.

4. Briefly describe how you feel success can best be defined in the athletic training field.