OPS Sport Clubs First Responder

Job Summary

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.

FGCU is an EOE AA /F/Vet/Disability Employer.