Student Trainers (7) - Department of Athletics and Recreation

Competition Number:
28S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Athletics and Recreation
Position:
Student Trainers (7)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week
Salary:

$750 per semester, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

August 15, 2024 – March 30, 2025

The Department of Athletics and Recreation and Panther Sports Medicine Physiotherapy are looking for seven student assistants. This is an excellent learning position for students interested in a career in Rehabilitation Sciences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide first aid and taping for a varsity team
  • Required to attend all training sessions provided by Panther Sports Medicine Physiotherapy
  • To act as a liaison on with Panther Sports Medicine regarding sports injuries
  • Attend all practices (including preseason) and home/away games
  • Conduct themselves and their work in a pleasant, presentable and professional manner
  • Relate positively to Panther Medicine staff and clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Student enrolled in a program at UPEI 
  • Must be certified in standard CPR and First Aid prior to August 15, 2023
  • Candidates must be dependable, assertive, enthusiastic, outgoing and courteous
  • Experience with leadership, first aid, and taping an asset
  • Minimum completion of 2 years in Kinesiology

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.