Athletic Training Work-Study: Student Aide & Rehab Support

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College is seeking student athletic trainers through the Work-Study program to assist certified athletic trainers in caring for student athletes at the Achilles Center and other locations in Schenectady, NY. Responsibilities include assisting with practice, events, rehabilitation, and training room maintenance, with various shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Position requires first-aid/CPR certifications and the ability to work in diverse environments; employment is limited to

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in a variety of environments (inside or outside; in rain, snow or hot weather).
• Must be personable and able to work with a diverse population including administrators, coaches, facility personnel and student athletes.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Practice and event setup.
• Deliver water and emergency supplies to designated locations 1 hour before practice.
• Deliver water and emergency supplies 2+ hours before events (3 hours for football).
• Provide assistance to ATC before, during and after practice and/or an event. Assistance can range from helping with minor first aid to providing support in a medical emergency.
• Assist ATC with student athlete rehabilitation.
• Athletics Training Room maintenance includes: transport laundry to the equipment room, fold towels, roll ace wraps and neoprene; stock cabinets with tape supplies; stock freezers - ice cups; clean all tables and equipment; mop floors; monitor hydrocollator water level; Perform clerical work and attend scheduling meetings.
• Obtain First-Aid and Adult CPR (AED) certifications.
• If applicant is a licensed EMT in NY, additional coverage could include low-collision sport practices.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

People skills

Job description

Union College is seeking student athletic trainers through the Work-Study program to assist certified athletic trainers in caring for student athletes at the Achilles Center and other locations in Schenectady, NY. Responsibilities include assisting with practice, events, rehabilitation, and training room maintenance, with various shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Position requires first-aid/CPR certifications and the ability to work in diverse environments; employment is limited to