Work Study - Assistant Athletic Trainer

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JOB TITLE: 

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 

Front line support for UW student-athletes while competing in their sport while gaining professional relationships and knowledge of various sports, first aid care, and general sports medicine knowledge/exposure. This position serves University of Wyoming student athletes

Job location:  High Altitude Performance Center

Pay rate or range:  $9.00/Hour

JOB PURPOSE: 

Assist University of Wyoming Football Certified Athletic Training Staff with Sports Medicine Functions

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Certified Athletic Trainers with set-up and tear down of athletic team practices and events
• Help with the daily operations of the athletic training room under supervision of staff certified athletic trainers
• Provide on-going hydration and athletic observation during athletic practices and events
• Assist with Athletic Training room maintenance, inventory and cleaning
• Occasional travel with team to away contests for game-day assistance as assigned
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:  Currently Enrolled at the University of Wyoming as a student
Other requirements: 

• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to consistently lift 25 or more pounds at a time with or without reasonable accommodations 
• Ability to be present most weekday afternoons and early evenings
• Able to carry supplies and maintain communication and focus for 2-3 hours at a time with or without reasonable accommodations 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to work both independently or under supervision.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

Experience with Exercise Science/Kinesiology immersion; First Aid Skill; Critical Thinking Skills; Fast-Paced Working Environment

Majors Most-Related to the Position: Kinesiology / Biology / Any and All Medical Professions

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

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WORK LOCATION: 

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.   

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

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