Summer Sports Camps Emergency Medical Provider/Athletic Trainer

Skidmore College offers week-long, summer day camps for children 5–18 years of age led by the college’s qualified coaching staff in various sports such as baseball, basketball, lacrosse, softball, field hockey, volleyball and ice hockey. The Summer Sports Camps Emergency Medical Provider/Athletic Trainer is responsible for emergency preparedness, evaluating injuries, and providing first aid or emergency care to the local youths attending these camps, and referring them for a higher level of professional health care as necessary.

The Summer Sports Camps Emergency Medical Provider/Athletic Trainer prepares for summer sports camps by stocking first aid kits and necessary supplies and maintaining the athletic training room. When camps are in session, this position works closely with camp coaches, assistant coaches and may be called upon to communicate with camper parents and families as needed. The Provider/Trainer reports to the Associate Director of Athletics and is required to report incidents to the Office of Special Programs and Campus Safety. This position may additionally work with other Skidmore departments and personnel including, but not limited to, Health Services, Housekeeping and Facility Services.

Qualifications and other Requirements:

Certification or licensure in a related allied health field is required, as are valid certificates in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The successful candidate may be an athletic trainer, emergency medical technician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Experience with sport coverage and associated injury care is preferred, as is previous work experience in a summer children’s camp. Strong references will be required. This position will be based in the Williamson Sports Center Monday-Friday; daily hours will vary depending on camps in session.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three Professional References

Pay Rate: $40/hr.