Assistant Director of Health and Safety

RESPECT. COMMUNICATION. TEAMWORK.

You'll find it all at The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism by working together in a team-spirited environment where respect and open lines of communication are critical. We currently seek an Assistant Director of Health and Safety at our National Office in Indianapolis, IN.

This position is responsible for the administration and coordination of assigned initiatives and resources focused on health, wellness and safety for collegiate and pre-collegiate student-athletes and athletic staff at NCAA member institutions. This position will also cultivate partnerships with NCAA championships staff, as well as sports rules and championship committees.

Responsibilities:
• Administer Health and Safety Speakers grant program, updating speaker's listings and coordinating the program's evaluation.
• Coordinate and track the NCAA Sports Science grant program.
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of health and safety messages with NCAA sponsored youth programs and Championships events.
• Serve as liaison to the vendor identified to provide collegiate injury epidemiology outcomes and communicate those outcome to Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports and relevant NCAA committees as assigned.
• Serve as health and safety liaison to NCAA Sport and Sport Rules Committees as assigned.
• Assist with the NCAA Nutrition and Performance project, ensuring alignment of available resources and development of effective educational materials.
• Communicate with NCAA-affliated constituent groups.
• Assist with NCAA Drug Testing and Drug Education programming as assigned.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Requirements:
• Baccalaureate degree in an allied health, exercise science, health promotion, and/or sports medicine field.
• 2 years of professional experience in an allied health, exercise science, health promotion, and/or sports medicine field.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and interest in health promotion, wellness and sports safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and complex issues.
• Ability to work independently on program and projects.
• Familiarity with intercollegiate athletics.

Preferred Requirements:
• Post- Baccalaureate degree.
• Recognized certification in an allied health, exercise science, health promotion, and/or sports medicine field.
• Two or more years of supervisory/management experience.
• General knowledge of the NCAA and its membership structure.
• Experience with web-site management.

Team up with the NCAA and enjoy 100% employer-paid family health insurance, 15 vacation days/year, pension fund and annual personal fitness stipend. Please visit www.ncaa.org to apply online and to view other job opportunities available at the NCAA. The application deadline for this position is Monday, August 25th. The NCAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities and disabled persons to apply.

www.ncaa.org

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