The University of Virginia's Student Health and Wellness Center seeks qualified applicants for the role of Medical Fitness Support Staff at The Fried Center for the Advancement of Potential (FCAP) which serves UVA students within the Student Health and Wellness building. This role is geared towards gap-year students who are on a pre-health / pre-physical therapy track seeking hands-on experience to support their professional aspirations. They will work under the supervision of licensed Physical... more details
The University of Virginia's Student Health and Wellness Center seeks qualified applicants for the role of Medical Fitness Support Staff at The Fried Center for the Advancement of Potential (FCAP) which serves UVA students within the Student Health and Wellness building.
This role is geared towards gap-year students who are on a pre-health / pre-physical therapy track seeking hands-on experience to support their professional aspirations. They will work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to gain experience in an outpatient facility serving UVA student clients. In addition, they will prepare clients to see provider(s), assist in designing and implementing exercise programs, and other duties as assigned. The Medical Fitness Support Staff will work with diverse populations and ability levels.
Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in related field of study (kinesiology, exercise physiology, pre-health, etc.). Must have completed KINE 3617- Service Learning in Medical Fitness during their UVA undergraduate career or have completed / plan to complete an equivalent course that covers the basics of exercise program design as well as the scientific theories that underlie the clinical approach to functional fitness.
Schedule: The position requires a time commitment of at least two (three or more preferred) shifts per week. Shifts occur in 4-hour blocks (8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm, Monday through Friday). Must be able to work in this position for 6 months.
Expectations: Must be responsible, dependable, and mature. Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Physical demands: Able to move loads up to 45 lbs. Able to stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours with sitting breaks).
Physical Location of Assignment
Department of Student Health and Wellness, 3rd Floor Fried Center
550 Brandon Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
$16-17/hour, commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.
Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keila Strick at kks6mz@virginia.edu.
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029
To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu/. Search on requisition number: R0060999.
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.
The University will perform background checks on all hires prior to employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
