Director of Sports Medicine Jobs

Director of Sports Medicine jobs are open across professional sports organizations, collegiate athletic programs, healthcare systems, and sports performance facilities, from entry-level clinical roles to senior leadership positions, with specializations in athlete rehabilitation, injury prevention, and strength and conditioning program oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles453+
Top stateOhio
Top employerStryker
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Work type90% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Radiology Technologist - Physician Practice (8a-430p) Sports Medicine - Johnson City, TN
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Radiology Technologist - Physician Practice (8a-430p) Sports Medicine - Johnson City, TN
Ballad Health
Johnson City, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification

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Licensed Physical Therapist/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
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Licensed Physical Therapist/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
PT Management Support Systems
Hickory, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
On-Site

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Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
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Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Wellstar Health System
Marietta, Georgia
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Patient Service Specialist - Sports Medicine
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Patient Service Specialist - Sports Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Akron, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$15.75 - $21.65/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Registration & Scheduler- Sports Medicine Scottsdale
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Registration & Scheduler- Sports Medicine Scottsdale
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
10,000+

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Director of Sports Medicine Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Stryker42
  • Smith+Nephew25
  • University Of Washington11
  • Novant Health9
  • Sanford Health7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services47
  • Medical Devices18
  • Education9
  • Science & Research1
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of sports medicine jobs.

  • Master's degree in athletic training, sports medicine, kinesiology, or a related clinical field
  • Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer certification in good standing
  • Current state athletic trainer licensure where the organization is located
  • Five or more years of athletic training or sports medicine clinical experience
  • Demonstrated experience supervising athletic trainers, physical therapists, or sports medicine staff
  • Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and sports medicine documentation software

Tips for Your Director of Sports Medicine Job Search

Tailor your resume for dual audiences

Director of sports medicine roles report to both athletic directors and medical administrators, so your resume needs to speak to clinical outcomes and operational leadership. Lead with injury reduction results, staff size managed, and budget oversight alongside your certifications and licensure credentials.

Highlight multi-sport program experience

Employers at collegiate and multi-team professional organizations prioritize candidates who have managed sports medicine coverage across several sports simultaneously. Name the specific sports and athlete populations you have overseen rather than listing generic clinical tasks.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of sports medicine openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by organizational tier

Job titles vary significantly between Division I programs, minor league franchises, and health system sports medicine departments. Filter your search by employer type to avoid wasting time on roles that require a scope of practice outside your license level or career stage.

Prepare a case presentation for interviews

Many hiring committees ask finalists to walk through how they would handle a high-profile athlete injury from sideline evaluation through return-to-play decision-making. Have a real or composite case ready that demonstrates your clinical reasoning, communication with coaches, and documentation standards.

Negotiate beyond base compensation

Director-level sports medicine offers often include conference travel budgets, continuing education reimbursement, and equipment purchasing authority that vary widely between organizations. Ask specifically about these during offer discussions because they directly affect your ability to do the job well.

Director of Sports Medicine Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of sports medicines?

The companies hiring the most director of sports medicines right now include Stryker, Smith+Nephew, and University Of Washington, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Collegiate athletic departments and large health systems with dedicated sports medicine service lines tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.

How many director of sports medicine jobs are remote?

About 10% of director of sports medicine openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most roles. Administrative or consulting-focused positions within hospital networks and sports performance companies are the most likely to offer partial remote arrangements compared to on-site athletic program roles.

How do you become a director of sports medicine?

You typically start by earning a master's degree in athletic training or a related field, obtaining BOC certification, and securing state licensure. From there, you build clinical experience across multiple sports or patient populations, take on supervisory responsibilities, and develop operational skills in budgeting, compliance, and staff development before pursuing director-level openings.

Can you get hired as a director of sports medicine with limited leadership experience?

Some organizations, particularly smaller collegiate programs or single-sport facilities, hire candidates into director roles when their clinical credentials are strong even if formal management experience is limited. Demonstrating that you have informally mentored staff, coordinated coverage schedules, or led a protocol or policy initiative can substitute for a previous director title in many cases.

What does the director of sports medicine interview process look like?

The process typically moves through an initial phone screen with HR or a search committee, a video interview focused on your clinical philosophy and leadership approach, and a final on-site visit that includes a presentation or case walkthrough for a panel of athletic directors, team physicians, and sometimes coaches. Reference checks and credentialing verification usually follow before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to director of sports medicine jobs?

You can find and apply to director of sports medicine jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.

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