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Betsy Myers |
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559-453-2274 |
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betsy.myers@fresno.edu |
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| Clinical Coordinator |
Michael Fisher |
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559-453-3688 |
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michael.fisher@fresno.edu |
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| Graduate Assistants |
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Norifumi Takagi |
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Lisa Gehrer
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Mission Statement
The Sports Medicine department exists to provide three primary functions within the Athletic Department:
* To provide a service to student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. We strive to offer quality care through education, research and experience to each student-athlete equally, regardless of sport, gender, ethnicity, age, level of play, or socio-economic standing.
* To provide an environment where athletic training students develop their clinical athletic training competencies and proficiencies while being exposed to a Christian community, incorporating both professional and spiritual growth in future life application.
* To provide an example of servant leadership where student-athletes and athletic training students feel comfortable to develop their Christian character.
II Corinthians 9:12
"This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God."
Graduate Assistant Positions
The Department of Athletics at Fresno Pacific University offers four graduate assistant positions within the athletic training staff each year. All four graduate assistants are assigned positions as part of the intercollegiate sports medicine program and may rotate as necessary. Graduate assistants should be enrolled in an FPU graduate program that fits within the time requirement of the graduate assistant position and must meet application requirements.
The graduate assistants will be assigned to the following sports:
Fall Sports
· Men’s and Women's Soccer
· Men’s Waterpolo; Men’s and Women’s Swimming
· Fall Baseball
Spring Sports
· Men's and Women's Track & Field
· Baseball
· Women’s Waterpolo; Men’s and Women’s Swimming
Job Summary
o In accordance with the mission of Fresno Pacific University Department of Sports Medicine, the Graduate Assistants, under the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine and the Clinical Coordinator of Sports Medicine, assist in the daily care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries. The Graduate Assistant functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Fresno Pacific University.
Job Qualifications
o Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or other related discipline.
o A Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). (If not certified by January of first year, position may be in jeopardy).
o Current Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid Certification.
o One year minimum of athletic training experience at collegiate level of athletics.
o Eligible to become an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).
o An expressed personal Christian commitment and support of the Christian mission of Fresno Pacific University.
o Ability to act independently and make decisions under all circumstances.
o Excellent communication skills.
o Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
o Must be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
o Positive attitude/behavior.
Job Relations
o Reports to: Director of Sports Medicine and Clinical Coordinator of Sports Medicine.
o Supervises: Athletic Training Students.
Job Responsibilities
o Assists in the daily care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries.
o Assist with the daily operation of the athletic training room.
o Assist in maintaining a system of injury reports and daily treatment records on all student-athletes.
o Assist in the supervision of the Athletic Training Student’s Clinical experience in the Athletic Training Room.
o Administer emergency care and make medical referrals.
o Administer emergency care and make referrals.
o Facilitates communication among student-athlete, physician, and coach.
o Adheres to established policies and procedures.
o Provides direct care as a Certified Athletic Trainer to all student athletes and is assigned sports which may require travel.
o Educate and counsel coaching staff, student-athletes, Athletic Training Students, and co-workers.
o Conducts performance evaluations for Athletic Training Students.
o Ensures efficient patient flow in Sports Medicine Clinic.
o Monitors documentation of athletic related injuries into Sportsware.
o Maintains continuing education units required by the NATA.
o Complies with NAIA medical regulations and GSAC Athletic Trainers’ Handbook.
o Other duties as assigned by the Sports Medicine Director or Clinical Coordinator of Sports Medicine.
Compensation
· Yearly contract is $7,500 stipend over 10 months, and tuition waiver for 18 units per 12 months.
· A two-year commitment is required
Application Procedure:
· Send letter of application, resume, faith statement, and contact information for three references to:
Betsy Myers
Director of Sports Medicine
Fresno Pacific University
Arrival Date/Departure Date
You should arrive in the Fresno area and settle into housing prior to the August 1 contract start day for Graduate Assistants. You will be finished with your 10 month contract May 31. Positions require a two-year commitment.
Graduate Programs
For more information about graduate programs at FPU please visit the Graduate Center website at http://www.fresno.edu/admissions/graduate/how_to_apply/.