OPS Athletic Trainer, Sport ProgramsJob SummaryOPS Athletic Trainers will support the Sport Clubs Program by providing first aid and applicable skills at Sport Club home events, as well as acting as a liaison to spectators and visiting teams. The hours worked are typically on the weekends, Friday through Sunday.
Job DescriptionTypical duties include but not limited to:- Serve as an Athletic Trainer during Sport Club home competitions and events
- Provide first aid, emergency care, and evaluate on-site injury during competitions and events
- Attend to all injured participants by following basic First Aid and CPR protocols and remove athletes from play if necessary
- Call or direct someone else to call 911 if injury occurs beyond your scope of practice
- Complete injury reports to document after each event supervised
- Aware of emergency exits, bathrooms and AED locations
- Responsible for keeping all certifications current
- Check facility for safety hazards; report any hazards to appropriate authority and take immediate action if necessary
- Able to initiate the Emergency Action Plan
- Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment for events including water coolers, ice, and tables
- Answer questions from spectators and visiting teams to the best of your ability
- Act as an ambassador and appropriately represent the FGCU University Recreation & Wellness
- Always maintain an appropriate professional demeanor
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:- Positive attitude and desire to assist customers
- Ability to work in a team and handle stressful situations in a calm manner
- Available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends
- Thorough knowledge of the Sport Programs and University Recreation & Wellness policies and procedures
Certification Requirement:- Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in Florida.
- Standard First Aid (American Red Cross -preferred). Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:- Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
- Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
- Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
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