The OPS Sport Clubs First Responder serves as a First Responder during Sport Club home competitions and events.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Attend to all injured participants by following basic First Aid and CPR protocols and remove athletes from play if necessary.
• Provide first aid/emergency care and on-site injury evaluations during competitions and events.
• Call or direct someone else to call 911 if injury occurs beyond your scope of practice.
• Complete 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 setting up and breakdown of events held on campus, including supplying water/ice.
• Answer questions from spectators and visiting teams to the best of your availability.

 

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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:

• Firm understanding of/activate Emergency Action Plans.
• 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 interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently. 
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.

 

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.