Athletics- Athletic Training Work Study

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.

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

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