Student Work Sports Medicine Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Sports Medicine Student Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Athletic Training

Unit Number (5 digits): 11727

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Co-Director of Sports Medicine

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

To support the athletic training staff in all aspects of student-athlete healthcare.

Transferable Skills: 

• Communication

• Human Relations

• Responsibility

• Planning

• Problem Solving

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in opening and closing procedures for the athletic training facility

• Complete pre-practice or game set ups

• Assist in student-athlete treatments and/or rehabs

• Update student-athlete rehab sheets as needed

• Enforce athletic training facility rules to student-athletes

• File paperwork in the corresponding student-athlete folder

• Clean athletic training facility and equipment

• Assist in athletic competition coverage

• Answer phone calls and take messages

• Count and keep inventory of athletic training supplies

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• Must have and maintain CPR-First aid certification

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., repetitive motions, driving, and operating equipment/machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, vibrations, wet or humid conditions indoors, extreme cold, and extreme heat to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.