The OPS Sport Clubs First Responder serves as a First Responder during Sport Club home competitions and events.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
Attend to all injured participants by following basic First Aid and CPR protocols and remove athletes from play if necessary
First aid/emergency care and on-site injury evaluations during competitions and events
Have a firm understanding of/activate Emergency Action Plans
Call or direct someone else to call 911 if injury occurs beyond your scope of practice
Fill out Accident, Incident, and Event Reports after each event supervised
Be aware of where emergency exits, bathrooms and AED's are located
Responsible for keeping all certifications current
Check facility for safety hazards; report any hazards to appropriate authority and take immediate action if necessary
Assist with setup and breakdown of events held on campus, including supplying water/ice
Answer questions from spectators and visiting teams to the best of your availability
Be able to refer spectators and participants to rules and regulations of facilities
Other Duties
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer First Aid and CPR/AED certified
Up-to-date EMT, EMT equivalent, or higher certifications and licenses
Ability to work independently and handle stressful situations in a calm manner
Available to work nights and weekends
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR protocols.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of colleagues, students, and the general public.
Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
All employees are expected to:
Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.