"ASOC Sport's Club Trainer"

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Title:

ASOC Sport's Club Trainer

Department:

ASOC - Operations

Duration:

End Date: July 31, 2026 (Possible Extension)

Employment Status:

Non-Exempt, Part Time, 5 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students/SLICE Director, each ASOC Club Sports Trainer is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of muscle and bone injuries and related illnesses. The Trainer will apply protective or preventive devices—such as tape, bandages, and braces, evaluate injuries and administer first aid or emergency care as needed. Additionally, the Trainer will develop and implement comprehensive programs aimed at preventing injuries and illnesses among ASOC Club Sports participants. The role also includes administrative duties, such as maintaining records and preparing reports on injuries and treatment plans

Job Duties

• 60% - Provide on-site support during practices, games, and tournaments by preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses; ensure injury response equipment and supplies are properly staged and readily available. - (Essential)
• 30% - Develop and execute comprehensive injury and illness prevention programs for ASOC Club Sports participants. - (Essential)
• 10% - Perform administrative duties, including maintaining records and preparing reports on injuries and treatment programs. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Have/Obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• One year of athletic training experience at the high school level or in higher education.
• Extensive knowledge of the identified sport, including rules and regulations.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web Editing, and social media applications or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $55.00/hr