Student Assistant - University Athletics - Athletic Training Assistant (Spring 2025)

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Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu...

Location

 

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

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About Us

 

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

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Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu...

Location

 

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

 

University Athletics

Job Summary

 

The Student Assistant will support University Athletics in the Department of Medical Training & Insurance on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2025.

This position assists the full-time staff in day to day duties of practice and game coverage. Georgia Southern competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Sun Belt Conference.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

Responsibilities

 

• Assist the certified athletic trainers with the daily field set up, break down and clean up
• Assist the certified athletic trainers in student athlete hydration needs that includes filling and refilling water bottles, setting up and cleaning the water bottles, and holding them and distributing them during practices/workouts
• Be able to communicate effectively with certified athletic trainers anything mentioned to them by the student-athletes in regards to injury/illnesses
• Maintain confidentiality of student athlete health information and participation
• Help maintain and clean the facility as necessary
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times
• Comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the Sports Medicine staff, Georgia Southern University, Sun Belt Conference, and NCAA
• Travel as needed

Shift Specifics

• Up to 19 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Required Qualifications

 

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Preferred Education

• Currently in good academic standing with the University

Proposed Salary

 

$7.25 per hour

_ This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. _

Required Documents to Attach

 

• Schedule of Availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

 

January 7, 2025

_ Application review may begin as early as December 6, 2024. _

Contact Information

 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Conditions of Employment

 

Offers for student employment may be contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

 

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• Ability to stand for extended period of time.
   

Background Check

 

• Motor Vehicle Report

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