Description

Job Summary  

The Athletic First Responder is responsible for providing athletic first aid for the prevention and care of athletic injuries. This position will  

Responsibilities And Scope 

• Performs outreach duties for the sports medicine program to assigned schools. 

• Provides immediate first aid and intervention, prevention of injuries, and reporting of all athletic injuries.  

• Works under the supervision of a licensed athletic trainer employed by UNC Health Pardee. 

Qualifications 

Hired candidates are expected to complete the Athletic First Responder program taught by Pardee UNC Health Sports Medicine team. 

Required 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must be certified in both CPR and the use of an AED. Certifications must be from NCOEMS, AHA, or American Red Cross. 

Preferred 

• EMT, Paramedic, or First Aid certification preferred