Athletics- Athletic Training Work Study

Union College; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY, invites student athletic trainers to support certified ATCs in delivering high-quality care to student athletes. This work-study eligible role requires commitment to practice and events, with duties including setup, water/medical supply delivery, and assist during practices and competitions.

Responsibilities include assisting with rehabilitation, room maintenance, clerical tasks, and attending scheduling meetings; certifications in First Aid and CPR (AED) are

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in various environments (indoors/outdoors; in rain, snow, heat)
• Must be personable and able to work with diverse populations including administrators, coaches, and student athletes
• Reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and event setup
• Deliver water and emergency supplies at designated times
• Provide support to ATC before, during, and after practices/events
• Assist with student athlete rehabilitation
• Maintain Athletics Training Room (clerical/data entry)
• Attend bi-weekly scheduling and instructional meetings
• Obtain First-Aid and CPR (AED) certifications
• If NY-licensed EMT, cover low-collision sport practices when appropriate

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED

Job description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail].

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:

• Perform 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. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).