Athletic First Responder

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