VOLUNTEER POSITION: Volunteer - Fletcher Fitness Center Parkinson's Program
DEPARTMENT: Fitness Center
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Assistant Director of University Recreation
LOCATION: HSU Fletcher Fitness Center, Abilene, TX
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT –Candidate must
profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and
respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values
of HSU as reflected in the
University’s Statement of Faith.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jessica
Buford, Assistant Director of University Recreation, 325-670-1849 or jessica.buford@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE: Hardin-Simmons
University Recreation's Parkinson’s Exercise Program is a meaningful initiative
that allows students to work directly with individuals diagnosed with
Parkinson's Disease. This neurodegenerative condition affects movement,
posture, writing, and speech. Through this program, students play a crucial
role in helping participants improve their balance, coordination, and strength,
ultimately working to slow the progression of the disease.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (AS VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE ALLOWS):
General responsibilities are as follows: assist with the
daily operations of the program, guide clients through workouts, demonstrate
exercises, and assist with administrative duties as needed.
Report any abnormalities or unusual situations to the
Assistant Director of University Recreation.
Display compassion and sensitivity to clients with
Parkinson’s Disease and keep any and all personal and medical information
confidential as stated under HIPAA laws.
Exhibit trustworthiness and honesty in work and
participation with those interacting with Hardin-Simmons University.
Volunteers have a direct impact on our campus and our HSU
family.
All responsibilities and duties are voluntary and are
scheduled only if a volunteer is available and desires to perform the duties.
All
volunteers are required to pass a criminal background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle
Record Check), and complete Child Protection Training when working with minors.
HSU will review each volunteer application prior to
approval.
A current photo ID will be required to be on file for all
approved HSU volunteers.
This
is something that I may need your help verifying whether all of this stays or
gets changed. We do need to add in HIPAA training as a requirement.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers must be able to connect to the internet or have
access to a phone for communications via GroupMe.
TRAVEL/TIME REQUIREMENTS:
Shifts are based on the volunteer’s availability as well as
client availability, but are limited to less than 15 hours per week.
Volunteers are responsible for keeping a record of their
volunteer hours if, and when, needed for HSU internship courses and resume
building.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing and minimum lifting may be required (up to 20 – 25
lbs. or less).
All shifts are indoors at the Fletcher Fitness Center.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws
including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy,
race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military
service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General
Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a
selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an
active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with
disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the
accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable
accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.