About this role
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 finaid@union.edu. 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 level
• 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).