Athletics- Athletic Training Work Study

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

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. The purpose of student athletic trainers is to assist certified athletics trainers (ATCs) in providing the highest level of care possible to the student athletes at Union College.

• Department: Athletics
• Location: Achilles Center & other
• Student Supervisor: Cheryl Rockwood
• Work available: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Rate of pay: $9.70/hr
• Number of Positions available: 6

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Practice and event set up
• At least one hour prior to practice deliver water and emergency supplies to designated locations
• At least two hours (three hours for football) prior to an event deliver water and emergency supplies to designated locations
• 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, but is not limited to:
• Transport laundry to and from the equipment room
• Fold towels, roll ace wraps and neoprene
• Stock cabinets with necessary taping supplies
• Stock freezers - ice cups
• Clean all taping tables, treatment tables, pillows, exercise equipment, ice buckets, coolers and whirlpool
• Mop floors
• Monitor hydrocollator water levelPerform clerical work, which includes but is not limited to, data entry & filing
• Attend bi-weekly scheduling and instructional meetings
• Obtain First-Aid and Adult CPR (AED) certifications
• If applicant is a licensed EMT in the state of NY - additional responsibilities could include coverage of low-collision sport practices
• Student must demonstrate responsible decision making and first aid skills before this will occur

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
• Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation:

Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations:

We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College:

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.