Director, Sports Medicine

About This Role

Directing sports medicine administration, medical operations, and the implementation of policies and programs that support player health and safety across the League and its member clubs is the core of this role. This position helps ensure consistent implementation of league operating manuals, league policies, workers' compensation and insurance processes, and the NWSL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Director serves as a key operational leader between the league office and the delivery of medical care at the Club level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, annual review, implementation and administration of the NWSL Medical Manual and related medical policies and protocols
• Oversee the implementation of and compliance with the NWSL/NWSLPA CBA medical provisions, including requirements related to healthcare delivery, player medical rights including second-opinion, and mental health support
• Oversee administration and management of the NWSL Concussion Protocol and Medical Spotter Review (MSR) system, including case review, documentation, follow-up and identification of opportunities for education and quality improvement
• Support league-wide efforts as they relate to the inclusion of policies and practice regarding performance and female-specific health needs including reproductive and menstrual health, pregnancy, lactation, and postpartum return-to-participation
• Contribute to League-wide injury and illness reporting and surveillance operations, including mandatory documentation requirements and data-quality standards for the Club electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Work with Club medical staffs and relevant League partners to improve the accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness of medical and injury- surveillance data
• Manage the operational aspects of the League’s workers' compensation and medical insurance programs as they relate to Player injuries and medical care
• Develop and maintain clear processes, protocols, and workflows to facilitate timely and consistent case management
• Collaborate and communicate with claims administrators, insurers, League officials, Clubs, medical providers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve operational issues and improve efficiency and consistency across the League

About the Company

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 14th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand.