Student Administrative Aide 1 - Athletics - Sports Medicine

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tulane apparel

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Student Assistant with Sports Medicine (Football) to support athletic trainers and staff. The position offers hourly pay and requires a flexible morning schedule, with duties including hydration, first aid, and game-day setup.

You will work closely with physicians, trainers, and athletes in the Tulane Sports Medicine program, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, sport screening, and event operations while supporting team health throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, especially in the morning.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with others (Certified Athletic Trainers, Physicians, other Student Assistants, Athletes, Coaches, and other support staff).
• Willingness to learn from staff.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, and running for long periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Certified Athletic Trainers to assist student-athletes with hydration, preventative care, and first-aid.
• Set up the field for practices/games and clean up afterwards.
• Assist sports medicine staff with daily tasks.
• Support hydration, first aid, and equipment management during practice and games.
• Help with training room maintenance and organization.
• Provide game coverage support as needed.
• Handle administrative tasks including filing and inventory.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Lifting heavy objects

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Student Assistant with Sports Medicine (Football)

Hourly Pay: $11-15/hr

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Certified Athletic Trainers within Tulane Sports Medicine.
• Assist sport medicine staff in providing services to student-athletes through hydration, preventative care, and first-aid.
• Set up the field for practices/games and clean up afterwards.
• Perform designated tasks as directed by sports medicine staff.
• Handle daily/weekly tasks in the athletic training room outside of practice/game times.

Responsibilities Breakdown

• 60% Assistance with set up, breakdown, and hydration and first aid during practices
• 25% Training room maintenance and organization
• 10% Game coverage including first aid, set up, breakdown, hydration, and operations.
• 5% administrative tasks including filing, sorting, inventory

Hours Per Week

School Year (Fall) → 25-27 hrs/week (broken up into 5, 4 hour shifts)

• Practice → Monday –Friday: 5:30 AM – 12 PM
• Home Games → Saturday or Friday - 8 hour commitment
• Away Games → not required but will be excused for class if on the travel squad

School Year (Spring) → ~20 hrs/week

• Winter Conditioning- M/W/F 5:00AM-8:30AM
• Practice → Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday starting in March : 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM,
• Be available for all practices and all home games (opportunity to travel to away games)
• Times may vary depending on weather and other external variables

Requirements

• Flexible Schedule (specifically in the morning)
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well with others (Certified Athletic Trainers, Physicians, other Student Assistants, Athletes, Coaches, and other support staff)
• Willingness to learn (from Certified Athletic Trainers, and other Student Assistants)
• Physical demands
• Standing, walking, and running for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Communication and organizational skills
• ***Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities who may be unable to perform some of these tasks

Place Of Work

On Campus (majority of time) → Wilson Athletic Center and Yulman Stadium

Off Campus Indoor Facilities → Superdome and the Saints’ Practice Facility

Benefits

• Priority class registration
• Issued Tulane clothing
• Opportunity to shadow sports medicine staff and other healthcare professionals affiliated with Tulane Sports Medicine
• Sideline access to games
• Travel to away games throughout the country

Disclaimer

• Student Assistant may be required to work over holidays and breaks such as Summer, Fall Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years (depending on Bowl Game qualifications)
• Student Assistant will be required to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as hot and cold environments and rain.
• Student Assistant will be exposed to loud and distracting noises, especially during sporting events.

About Us

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