Student Athletic Event Medical Support Staff (Part-Time/As Needed)

Lyndon Institute; Lyndon Center (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lyndon Institute is seeking a caring, dependable individual to provide health support for a student at athletic events throughout the school year. The role involves diabetes care, monitoring, and emergency response as needed at Lyndon Center, VT.

The position is part-time/as-needed, with hours based on the student’s athletic schedule, including evenings and weekends. A healthcare licensure/certification is preferred, and background checks are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification to administer medications and provide diabetic care is preferred.
• Experience caring for individuals with diabetes is preferred.
• Must successfully complete background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accompany a student to athletic events as assigned.
• Perform periodic blood glucose monitoring throughout events and travel.
• Administer rescue medications when necessary and per physician orders.
• Follow the student's Diabetic Health Plan and Emergency/Rescue Plan.
• Monitor the student's condition and respond to changes in blood glucose levels.
• Communicate with school personnel, coaches, and parents/guardians regarding health status.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided during events.

Skills

Diabetes care experience

Emergency response calm under pressure

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Healthcare licensure/certification (LNA, RN, LPN, EMT)

Job description

We appreciate your interest in applying for employment at Lyndon Institute!

Position: Student Athletic Event Medical Support Staff (Part-Time/As Needed)

Location: Lyndon Center, VT

Job Id: 158

# of Openings: 1

Lyndon Institute is seeking a caring, dependable, and medically qualified individual to provide health support for a student attending athletic events throughout the school year.

This position plays an important role in ensuring the student's health and safety while participating in school-sponsored athletic activities away from campus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accompany a student to athletic events as assigned.
• Perform periodic blood glucose monitoring throughout events and travel.
• Administer rescue medications when necessary and in accordance with physician orders.
• Follow the student's individualized Diabetic Health Plan and Emergency/Rescue Plan.
• Monitor the student's condition and respond appropriately to changes in blood glucose levels.
• Communicate with school personnel, coaches, and parents/guardians as needed regarding the student's health status.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided during assigned events.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification appropriate to administer medications and provide diabetic care (such as LNA, RN, LPN, EMT, or other qualified healthcare professional, as applicable) is preferred
• Experience caring for individuals with diabetes is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and pre-employment requirements.
• This is a part-time, as-needed position with hours based on the student's athletic schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Lyndon Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal and state laws related to fair employment practices. To the extent required by these laws, Lyndon Institute does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/civil union status, national origin, sexual orientation, place of birth, military/uniformed service or veteran status, disability, genetic information, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or other legally-protected classification.

Lyndon Institute is a private, approved independent, and comprehensive town academy for grades 9-12, specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and career services.