Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness

Overview

Job ID
38115102

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Sports Medicine

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary

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Overview

Job ID
38115102

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Sports Medicine

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$78,200 - $141,400

Date Posted
November 5, 2026

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
Direction

Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, oversees the Sports Medicine clinic and directs daily operations to deliver expert clinical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. The position involves supervising, mentoring, and scheduling our athletic training staff to ensure comprehensive event coverage. Collaborates with Student Health physicians, manages clinic budgets and billing support, and serves as the NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator to maintain full NCAA and Big West Conference compliance. The full salary range for the Associate Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, is $78,200.00 - $141,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $105,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Advanced degree in related area.

Required

Experience Requirements

| Experience | Requirement | | --- | --- | | 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required | | Prior supervisory experience. | Required |

Certification Requirements

| Certification | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Professional certification. | Required |

Special Conditions

| Special Condition | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |

Minimum Requirements

| Solid knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), regional conference, or national governing body policies & procedures. | | Demonstrated experience supervising programs involved in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. | | Solid knowledge of therapeutic techniques and injury management along with human resource-related policies and procedures. | | Knowledge of campus goals and objectives associated with the athletic and recreation programs. | | Demonstrated skills needed to analyze existing systems, programs and procedures and implement improvements. | | Decision-making, analytical, problem solving, organizational, leadership and verbal and written communication skills. | | Knowledge of electronic medical records systems. | | Computer skills in programs related to job duties. | | For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic regional conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), or national governing body as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. |

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title
ATH TRAINING SUPV 2

Job Code
009459

Grade
22

Department Head
Gregory Paules

Supervisor
Gregory Paules

Positions Directly Supervised

| Job Code | Title | FTE | | --- | --- | --- | | 005306 | ATH TRAINER 3 HX | 7 |

Generic Scope

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provide priority setting and work flow analysis.

Department Custom Scope

The Assistant Athletics Director, Health and Wellness, provides expert clinical care, including the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. Recondition and rehabilitate athletes on referral from physicians through the use of appropriate physical and therapeutic modalities. Ensure the implementation of best practices for injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Oversees the Sports Medicine clinic and critical day-to-day operations. Supervises and advises athletic trainers, including schedules, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage at all sporting events. Serves as the NCAA Drug Testing Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics. Assists student-athletes with health insurance, ensuring care, and navigating challenges and billing. Coordinates medical services for student-athletes; ensures compliance with NCAA regulations regarding student-athlete health and safety; organizes and ensures that staff are educated on topics related to student-athlete health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

| Description | Percent Time | | --- | --- | | In addition to patient care, provides active professional oversight for the clinic and performance of athletic trainers, timeliness of providers, their orientation and performance management. | 20% | | Ensures that the clinic/athletic training room complies with professional standards, quality of care, clinical protocols/standardized procedures, certification, licensure and continuing education requirements. | 15% | | Provides daily supervision of staffing & scheduling, training, performance management, policies & procedures. | 15% | | Advises and consults with other athletic trainers on treatment plans. - Works in collaboration with physicians in Student Health Services.

| 10% | | Participates in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures for department or department operations. | 10% | | Coordinates medical services for student athletes and assists with billing. Ensures compliance with NCAA, Big West Conference, and broader University regulations.Ensures access to care, and helps to troubleshoot challenges and questions with respect to the process. | 10% | | Ensures athletic trainers are timely with their patients. | 5% | | Participates in developing and monitoring operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning. | 5% | | Recommends hiring of new employees, salary actions, terminations, and performance ratings. | 5% | | Serves as the NCAA drug testing coordinator, ensuring compliance with all testing protocols and regulations. | 5% |

Working Environment

Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used done Standard Office Equipment

done Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements done Bend: Occasionally

done Bend: Occasionally

done Sit: Frequently

done Sit: Frequently

done Squat: Occasionally

done Squat: Occasionally

done Stand: Frequently

done Stand: Frequently

done Crawl: Occasionally

done Crawl: Occasionally

done Walk: Frequently

done Walk: Frequently

done Climb: Occasionally

done Climb: Occasionally

Mental Requirements done Read/Comprehend: Constantly

done Read/Comprehend: Constantly

done Write: Constantly

done Write: Constantly

done Perform Calculations: Occasionally

done Perform Calculations: Occasionally

done Communicate Orally: Constantly

done Communicate Orally: Constantly

done Reason & Analyze: Constantly

done Reason & Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements done Is exposed to excessive noise: Yes

done Is exposed to excessive noise: Yes

clear Is around moving machinery: No

clear Is around moving machinery: No

done Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: Yes

done Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: Yes

clear Drives motorized equipment: No

clear Drives motorized equipment: No

clear Works in confined quarters: No

done Dust: Yes

done Dust: Yes

clear Fumes: No

clear Fumes: No

Critical Position done Yes

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