Athletics Intern (Softball) Temporary

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Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Administration

Sub-Family -Administrative Operations

Career Track / Level - O2

Grade -1

Role Summary

Assists in the performance of administrative duties to support the development, coordination, or operation of a program, project, or University department. This position provides immediate health care and rehabilitative care for assigned athletes.

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides immediate health care and rehabilitative care to the athletes.
• Provides prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Distributes funds for meals and athletic trips.
• Assists in organizing and administrating the training facility.
• Travels with and provides support to varsity sport teams.
• Provides computer records of athletic injuries, illnesses and their treatments.
• Assists with supervision of the graduate assistant and student assistant athletic trainers.
• Maintains NATA certification, state license, and CPR certification.
• Assists in preparing purchase requests, purchase orders, and receiving reports.
• Assists in organization, administration, and preparation of athletic physicals.
• Distributes funds for meals and athletic trips.
• Assists with issues concerning insurance.
• Maintains medical files on assigned athletes.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Performs research on a specific topic, compiles data, and creates reports detailing findings
2. Proofreads and/or edits publications, marketing materials, reports, and other related documents
3. Performs career specific duties under the direct supervision of an assigned mentor

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Licensure: Must possess and maintain NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) Certification and CPR

Certification: Must be able to obtain Mississippi State Board of Health for Athletic Training License within first 30 days of employment.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.