Do you like sports? Interested in a Sports Medicine career path? If the answer is “yes” to these questions then consider volunteering as an Athletic Training (AT) Technician with the Arizona Athletics’ C.A.T.S. Medical Services.
Volunteers will work within the University of Arizona Athletics -Sports Medicine Department and will be introduced to the collegiate sports medicine atmosphere, observing our certified athletic trainers and employed athletic training technicians with the management, treatment and rehabilitation of our student-athletes. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in two AT facilities- Kasser Sports Medicine Center in McKale and in Lowell-Stevens Athletic Training facility.
Primary duties for volunteers are: athletic training room maintenance, assist in staff and students techs in injury treatment/management, assist employed athletic training technicians in practice set up/breakdown and occasional practice coverage.
At the end of the volunteer process, students may be invited to interview for a paid Athletic Training Technician position for the following semester. Employment is based on application form, volunteer history and compatibility, knowledge of competencies and interview. Below is are the details regarding this year’s orientation.
NEED TO KNOW INFO – ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Zoom Orientation Meeting
1. Date: Thursday, February 4th
2. Time: 6:45 am
3. Location: Wherever you have good Wi-Fi. Zoom invite below
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uahealth.zoom.us/j/86885111199?pwd=djkyRjBTNnVVcWx0L0tyTHkwalpxUT09
Meeting ID: 868 8511 1199
Passcode: 507253
1. THIS IS THE ONLY ORIENTATION FOR THIS SEMESTER
Hours Sign-Up for LSFF
2. Date: Friday, February 5th
3. Time: 6:45 am – 8:00 am
4. Location: Lowell-Stevens Football Facility
1. LSFF is located on north end of Arizona Stadium. There are double doors at midpoint of building. Upon arriving at these doors, please call (520)621-0820 and we will let you into the building.
2. Bring: Completed paperwork from attachments above: Volunteer Application, DCC Worksheet and Volunteer Code of Conduct
3. We will do a quick tour and take a headshot of everyone.
4. THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN UP FOR HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER
Hours Sign-Up for McKale
1. Date: Friday February 5th
2. How: Google Sheets – you will receive an email on THURSDAY EVENING with a link to sign up, and with instructions for accessing the McKale ATR. You will have until FRIDAY EVENING to sign up for your shift.
3. SEND completed paperwork from attachments above to sbauer32@arizona.edu, and BRING a hard copy to your first volunteer shift
4. THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN UP FOR HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER
NICE TO KNOW INFO
Please note the following information regarding our program and process:
1. As a department, it is required that each student volunteer in our clinics prior to consideration for employment.
2. It is recommended that volunteers work approximately 4 hrs a week (or 40 hours total) within our facilities in order to fully understand the demands of this position.
3. If applying for employment you will be required to complete job-related competencies that you will learn during your volunteer hours.
4. Employment opportunities are based on needs of our department and will vary between semesters and facilities.
5. Although we have physical therapists on staff, your hours are considered athletic training and are NOT applicable as physical therapy volunteer hours as we are the athletic training department.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
BEAR DOWN and MASK UP!
Feel free to forward this email to other students who might be interested in this opportunity.
Questions about the program or orientation should be directed to Sam Yeoman at sbauer32@email.arizona.edu
