Sports Medicine Assistant (0.5 FTE)

The Sports Medicine Assistant will work as part of the Athletics office with responsibility for the healthcare needs for high school student athletes.

This is a 50% part-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical coverage for sports training and competitions.
• Attend to student athletes who are injured or ill during sports training and competitions and provide appropriate medical care.
• Emergency assessment, care and referral with subsequent follow up.
• Document emergency care in progress note and prepare accident report when indicated.
• Help manage the daily operations of the athletic training facilities.
• Liaise effectively with the athletics department and health office.
• Support the athletic trainer in implementing injury rehabilitation/prevention programs.
• Must be willing to ensure safeguarding training is completed effectively.
• Maintain all records and correspondence in an organized and accessible manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student health records.
• Enforce and ensure compliance with school regulations pertaining to safety, security, and proper usage of school property.
• Ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures as related to the job responsibilities of this position.
• Relate courteously and effectively with students, parents, school personnel, government personnel, and community members as necessary.
• To be flexible with work hours and be willing to work across all sports facilities.
• Keep up to date with your current registration, arrange or attend professional development ensuring you are knowledgeable of current research related to your areas of practice.

The above job description is only indicative of the broad set of duties and responsibilities. Distribution of tasks is assigned by the supervisor. Other tasks may be assigned on the job, as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications Required:

• Candidate must be/have either:
  • Enrolled nurse (by Singapore Nursing Board);
  • EMT certification (Singapore certificate or Singapore MOH relevant recognised EMT equivalent only), or;
  • A recognized degree or diploma in physical therapy/athletic training/sports medicine.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) course
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Automated External Defibrillator (CPR & AED) course
• Standard First Aid (SFA) course
• Preferred World Rugby ICIR Medical Level 2 course
• Previous experiences of covering sport events are desirable.
• Ability to make independent medical judgments based on assessments and current standards of practice, identify needs and prioritise work appropriately to manage the delivery of the service.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Positive work attitude and initiative. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends where the need arises and is requested by the athletic trainer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.