OPS Athletic Trainers will support the Sport Clubs Program by providing first aid and applicable skills at Sport Club home events, as well as acting as a liaison to spectators and visiting teams. The hours worked are typically on the weekends, Friday through Sunday.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Serve as an Athletic Trainer during Sport Club home competitions and events
• Provide first aid, emergency care, and evaluate on-site injury during competitions and events
• Attend to all injured participants by following basic First Aid and CPR protocols and remove athletes from play if necessary
• Call or direct someone else to call 911 if injury occurs beyond your scope of practice
• Complete injury reports to document after each event supervised
• Aware of emergency exits, bathrooms and AED locations
• Responsible for keeping all certifications current
• Check facility for safety hazards; report any hazards to appropriate authority and take immediate action if necessary
• Able to initiate the Emergency Action Plan
• Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment for events including water coolers, ice, and tables
• Answer questions from spectators and visiting teams to the best of your ability
• Act as an ambassador and appropriately represent the FGCU University Recreation & Wellness
• Always maintain an appropriate professional demeanor
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and desire to assist customers
• Ability to work in a team and handle stressful situations in a calm manner
• Available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• Thorough knowledge of the Sport Programs and University Recreation & Wellness policies and procedures

Certification Requirement:

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in Florida.
• Standard First Aid (American Red Cross –preferred). Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills