Athlete job description
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Example athlete requirements on a job description
Athlete requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in athlete job postings.
Sample athlete requirements
- Knowledge of relevant sports rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain peak physical condition.
- Ability to train and practice regularly.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical strength.
Sample required athlete soft skills
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to accept criticism and stay positive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Athlete job description example 1
Utah Valley University athlete job description
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for optimizing the physician's practice through team work and overseeing the patient load. The incumbent is responsible for providing medical care assessing, diagnosing and rehabilitating all patients as directed by their attending physician The Athletic Trainer will work under the direction of the attending physician to ensure proper care and optimum outcomes in a cost effective manner consistent with professional standards of practice.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Aligns with the goals, strategy, policies and procedures of the department.
* Works within scope of an athletic trainer according to NATA and NBCOT guidelines.
* Coordinates the patient load of assigned provider and/or team.
* Reviews patient records, obtains patient history, reviews radiographs and performs initial physical exam.
* Documents condition, progress and assessment in patient's chart for review by the orthopaedic physician.
* Assures all documentation is kept up to date and in a professional manner, according to clinic and hospital protocols.
* Educates patients/caregivers about their diagnosis, discharge and recovery.
* Provides physical therapy treatments, prescribes exercise, and sets functional goals for the patient.
* May administer various therapeutic techniques including: electrotherapy, heat therapy and cryotherapy.
* Applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints, braces, as well as any skin, skeletal, and manual traction devices and instructs patients in their use.
* Obtains medications from Omnicell/Med cabinet and prepares medication and patient for therapeutic and diagnostic injection
* Assists in training and education of staff and lead and participate in clinical program development.
* Required to participate a predetermined number of hours each year in outreach activities including athletic event coverage, health and fitness exhibitions, presentations, and lectures.
* May obtain preoperative consents and research informed consents.
* May assist physicians in research with an emphasis on a post-operative database and follow-up with post-operative patients, as needed.
* May support the clinical and didactic education of the University's CAATE approved Athletic Training Education Program students and graduate staff and participate as an approved clinical instructor. Responsibilities may include instructional lectures as adjunct faculty within the College of Health.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
* Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
* Ability to provide care to the population served.
* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment; excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
* Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
* Ability to be energetic, quality driven and able to be a productive member of cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
* Ability to maintain professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other coworkers.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
* One year of experience as an athletic trainer.
Licenses Required
* Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
* Certification as an Athletic Trainer with the National Athletic Trainers Association issued by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
* Current licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
* Experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopaedic clinic setting.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
* This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
This position is responsible for optimizing the physician's practice through team work and overseeing the patient load. The incumbent is responsible for providing medical care assessing, diagnosing and rehabilitating all patients as directed by their attending physician The Athletic Trainer will work under the direction of the attending physician to ensure proper care and optimum outcomes in a cost effective manner consistent with professional standards of practice.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Aligns with the goals, strategy, policies and procedures of the department.
* Works within scope of an athletic trainer according to NATA and NBCOT guidelines.
* Coordinates the patient load of assigned provider and/or team.
* Reviews patient records, obtains patient history, reviews radiographs and performs initial physical exam.
* Documents condition, progress and assessment in patient's chart for review by the orthopaedic physician.
* Assures all documentation is kept up to date and in a professional manner, according to clinic and hospital protocols.
* Educates patients/caregivers about their diagnosis, discharge and recovery.
* Provides physical therapy treatments, prescribes exercise, and sets functional goals for the patient.
* May administer various therapeutic techniques including: electrotherapy, heat therapy and cryotherapy.
* Applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints, braces, as well as any skin, skeletal, and manual traction devices and instructs patients in their use.
* Obtains medications from Omnicell/Med cabinet and prepares medication and patient for therapeutic and diagnostic injection
* Assists in training and education of staff and lead and participate in clinical program development.
* Required to participate a predetermined number of hours each year in outreach activities including athletic event coverage, health and fitness exhibitions, presentations, and lectures.
* May obtain preoperative consents and research informed consents.
* May assist physicians in research with an emphasis on a post-operative database and follow-up with post-operative patients, as needed.
* May support the clinical and didactic education of the University's CAATE approved Athletic Training Education Program students and graduate staff and participate as an approved clinical instructor. Responsibilities may include instructional lectures as adjunct faculty within the College of Health.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
* Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
* Ability to provide care to the population served.
* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment; excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
* Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
* Ability to be energetic, quality driven and able to be a productive member of cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
* Ability to maintain professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other coworkers.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
* One year of experience as an athletic trainer.
Licenses Required
* Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
* Certification as an Athletic Trainer with the National Athletic Trainers Association issued by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
* Current licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
* Experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopaedic clinic setting.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
* This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
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Athlete job description example 2
Fanatics athlete job description
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics' partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.
As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate:
Pay starts at $17.50 .
Schedules:
Sun-Wed (4x10) 6:30a-5:00p
Wed-Sat (4x10) 6:30a-5:00p
Please note: Overtime may be required
Position Information
Calling all sports fans! Fanatics, Inc. is seeking energetic Warehouse Associates to work with our Fulfillment and Warehouse team in Aberdeen, Maryland. We are looking for customer-oriented representatives to act as a liaison for our Fans by performing system and or manual tasks to support operations to fulfill Fan orders.
Key Position Responsibilities
· Perform warehouse processes to support In-bound and Out-bound operations.
· Accurately prep, pick, and prepare shipping orders to meet shipping cutoff times.
· Process orders according to Fanatics and Regulatory standards.
· Properly prepare, stage, and document product for reverse logistics in order to keep inventory fresh and warehouse space open for new products to be introduced.
· Perform stock consolidation as necessary to improve inventory performance and accuracy.
· Participate in annual inventory count, as needed.
· Utilize fulfillment and manufacturing system to research issues and attempt to locate missing inventory before requesting a re-make.
· Field questions from the warehouse team and escalate issues and/or production timeline on all necessary items.
· Assist with appropriate cross-training and provide back-up support in other areas.
· Maintain established safety, quality, and productivity metrics in assigned department.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications/Requirements
· Must be able to lift approximately 25 lbs.
· Must be able to perform physical duties of position such as assisting in moving product from printing to packaging departments.
· Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
· Able to operate computerized scanning equipment and PC-based inventory control programs.
· Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours per day.
· May be expected to walk up to 10 miles per day.
· Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics' partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.
As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate:
Pay starts at $17.50 .
Schedules:
Sun-Wed (4x10) 6:30a-5:00p
Wed-Sat (4x10) 6:30a-5:00p
Please note: Overtime may be required
Position Information
Calling all sports fans! Fanatics, Inc. is seeking energetic Warehouse Associates to work with our Fulfillment and Warehouse team in Aberdeen, Maryland. We are looking for customer-oriented representatives to act as a liaison for our Fans by performing system and or manual tasks to support operations to fulfill Fan orders.
Key Position Responsibilities
· Perform warehouse processes to support In-bound and Out-bound operations.
· Accurately prep, pick, and prepare shipping orders to meet shipping cutoff times.
· Process orders according to Fanatics and Regulatory standards.
· Properly prepare, stage, and document product for reverse logistics in order to keep inventory fresh and warehouse space open for new products to be introduced.
· Perform stock consolidation as necessary to improve inventory performance and accuracy.
· Participate in annual inventory count, as needed.
· Utilize fulfillment and manufacturing system to research issues and attempt to locate missing inventory before requesting a re-make.
· Field questions from the warehouse team and escalate issues and/or production timeline on all necessary items.
· Assist with appropriate cross-training and provide back-up support in other areas.
· Maintain established safety, quality, and productivity metrics in assigned department.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications/Requirements
· Must be able to lift approximately 25 lbs.
· Must be able to perform physical duties of position such as assisting in moving product from printing to packaging departments.
· Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
· Able to operate computerized scanning equipment and PC-based inventory control programs.
· Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours per day.
· May be expected to walk up to 10 miles per day.
· Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.
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Athlete job description example 3
Woodward Academy athlete job description
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus and fully paid training!!!
We are currently seeking Youth Counselor's on-site in Woodward, IA
.
About the Youth Counselor Job
:
As a Youth Counselor you will:
Requirements
:
Full-Time Employee Benefits
:
Benefits may include:
We are currently seeking Youth Counselor's on-site in Woodward, IA
.
About the Youth Counselor Job
:
- Open shifts: 3pm-11pm starting at $18.00 - 19.00/hour.
- Open shifts: 11pm-7am starting at $18.00/hour.
- Performance pay increases after 90days and the 6mth period.
- Part-time ($17.00/hour) available.
- Part-time offers a flexible schedule with no minimum hours (Work when you want!)
- This position is located in Woodward, IA.
As a Youth Counselor you will:
- Supervise youth activities in order to observe or effect positive changes in their social behavior.
- Maintain the security of the facility and grounds.
- Observe youth behavior in response to treatment efforts.
- Participate in the treatment of the youth through observation, interaction, scoring, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans; and assist in the development of positive peer culture.
- Maintain proper conduct and security of youth in work, recreation, and education; administer and record medication as ordered.
- Limited one-to-one counseling.
- Prepare periodic and special evaluations on assigned youth, report significant changes in social behavior, and make recommendations for changes in assignments.
- Provide crisis intervention with juveniles.
- Give basic instruction in work, recreation, and housekeeping activities.
- Communicate orally and in writing all appropriate reports and information.
Requirements
:
- High school degree or equivalent.
- It is an essential function of the job that staff be able to physically perform Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI’s).
- Preferred not required: State of Iowa class D3 chauffeur’s license and clear MVR is preferred.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
:
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 30 days of employment.
- 401k program.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Tuition reimbursement and loan program.
- Coaching opportunities.
- Free meals while working.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness program.
- Parental leave.
- 24/7 On-Site weight room and gym access.
- Birthday as a paid day off.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- Membership to a local country club which includes a golf course and swimming pool.
- Housing assistance.
- After you have been a Full-Time employee for 7 (seven) years you will receive an additional four (4) weeks of paid time off.
- Newly added DailyPay! It is a benefit that allows employees to voluntarily online access a portion of their base wages in advance prior to payday. You can pay yourself what you have already earned instead of waiting until payday.
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Updated March 14, 2024