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ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AIDES
Athletic Training Student Aides at Wake Forest University serve as an invaluable resource to the professional staff. The students, with their dedication and many hours of hard work, help to provide the highest quality of care for our student athletes. Students working in the Sports Medicine Department have the experience of working with a wide variety of men's and women's sports. The majority of our students begin their experience in the athletic training room and their initial project is to observe and interact with the professional staff and other students in order to make themselves both knowledgeable and comfortable with the procedures set forth by the Sports Medicine staff.
JOB TITLE: Football Athletic Training Aide
DEPARTMENT: Athletics-Sports Medicine
ADDRESS: Manchester Athletic Center RM. 103
TELEPHONE: 758-4187
SUPERVISOR: Chris Ina/ Don Steelman
JOB SUMMARY
The Sports Medicine Department is accepting applications for students to assist with the prevention of injuries, including heat illness, throughout the fall/spring football season. We are seeking motivated, hard working, professional, dependable individuals with a strong work ethic. Day to day duties will vary depending on needs. Our program goal is to give students a chance to work closely with physicians, ATC's, and physical therapists to give them undergraduate experience in preparation for graduate programs (such as medical school, physical therapy school, or physician assistant school).
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Assist the athletic trainers on duty with the set-up and breakdown of football practice including minimal manual labor (practice is 3-4 hours a day Mon-Thurs); Requires early campus arrival in August for football pre-season practice and working hours could vary from 4-8 hours a day; opportunity to assist the Sports Medicine Staff on the sideline during home football games (perks include staff Nike Gear); Assist a football position coach during practice and games with re-hydration of players.
QUALIFICATIONS
A desire to be a part of the Wake Forest Football family. Applicants should be able to move athletic equipment with assistance when necessary. The position requires a commitment of 3-4 hours 3-4 days a week and hours will vary depending on needs for the week.
If Interested Please Contact: Christopher Ina at 336-758-4187 or inaec@wfu.edu.
JOB TITLE: Athletic Training Aide
DEPARTMENT: Athletics-Sports Medicine
ADDRESS: Reynolds Gym RM. 113
TELEPHONE: 758-4592
SUPERVISOR: Anne Bradley
JOB SUMMARY
The Wake Forest University Sports Medicine Department offers practical experience to a limited number of students interested in allied health care fields. The WFU Sports Medicine Department consists of a team Certified Athletic Trainers. They are responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Student Interns work with Certified Athletic Trainers to provide general health care to all varsity athletic teams at Wake Forest University. Due to changes in educational standards by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Wake Forest University can no longer offer a direct route to athletic training certification.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Students work on a daily basis under the supervision of the athletic training staff to assist with the care of the student athletes. They are given opportunities to interact with the athletes, and provide assistance with the treatment of injuries. Students assist with pre and post-practice treatments, practice coverage, first aid and all other team needs. Students also have the opportunity to observe and be involved with all aspects of the sports medicine coverage provided at WFU.
Students new to the program will work approximately 10 hours a week. Advanced interns may work approximately 20 hours a week and may travel with various teams. The experiences gained as part of the Sports Medicine staff are ones that will be with them for many years after graduation.
If you are interested in being a Student Aide and working in the Sports Medicine Department, please contact Anne Bradley at 336-758-4592 or bradleam@wfu.edu.
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