Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer

Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2026-00103

Department

Presidents Office

Division

Athletics

Opening Date

07/02/2026

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Position Overview

Position Summary

The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for Eastern New Mexico Universitys intercollegiate sports. The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will report to the Deputy Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer the sports medical program for all sports at Eastern New Mexico University.
• Develop overall sports medicine program for all sports at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes
• Provide athletic training services for all sports at ENMU, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
• Responsible for the formation of the University's athletic training staff, including hiring, training, and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and student athletic trainers
• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
• Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of team practices and athletic competitions
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, and departmental policies and procedures
• Responsible for the fiscal management of the unit, including development and control of the sports medicine program budget
• Responsible for recordkeeping, documentation, and coordination of the university's medical insurance program
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program
• May teach Health and Physical Education courses
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Masters degree required
• BOC Certification required
• Eligibility for the New Mexico state license.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Three years of progressively responsible professional athletic training experience required
• Must maintain conduct consistent with the university and state code of conduct.
• A valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on a 12-month contract basis
• Work is performed during normal business hours, but requires frequent evening and weekend hours, and requires frequent travel with collegiate teams
• Work is performed both inside a non-smoking facility and outdoors; it involves extremes of cold and hot plus temperature changes, wet and humid conditions
• Work requires a mixture of prolonged sitting, standing constantly (all day), walking, and/or moving frequently
• Work may also require the ability to use both upper and lower extremities for manipulation of machines, tools, etc., for patients as needed; may require exertion of up to 50 pounds

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

Letter of interest

Resume

Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time OffFull time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

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Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever had a professional license or certificate denied, suspended, surrendered or revoked due to a finding of child abuse or ethical misconduct or while allegations of child abuse or ethical misconduct were pending or under investigation?

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu