Head Athletic Therapist

About the Role

Douglas College Athletics invites qualified candidates to apply for this Head Athletic Therapist, Full-Time, Contract Position. Reporting to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations, the Head Athletic Therapist (AT) is responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of a comprehensive sports medical and physical wellness program for the Royals varsity sports teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop an overall athletic therapy program for the Athletics varsity sports, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and injury management guidance for student-athletes;
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles of student-athletes' life span, and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the student-athletes' status and interpret the appropriate information and course of action;
• Provide athletic therapy services for the athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices, and at home and away competitions as required;
• Provide input to the Director, Athletics and Recreation in the forecasting of the Athletic Therapy supplies budget;
• Conduct pre-season physical wellness and sport-specific assessments, i.e., baseline concussion tests, assessing medical history, including related health and safety requirements;
• Provide recordkeeping and documentation to provide historical information on student-athletes;
• Maintain injury data information in proper order and reported in pre-assigned time frame;
• Ensure the confidentiality of student-athlete health and medical information;
• Schedule student-athlete treatment and/or other intervention as necessary;
• Demonstrate proper athletic therapy techniques, i.e., tapping, cupping, strapping, bracing, etc., including fitting of athletic equipment;
• Support the coordination and scheduling of physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete;
• Work in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Athletics staff to ensure physical wellness safety of student-athletes;
• Responsible for the formation of the Student Athletic Trainer (Student ATs) mentor program, including onboarding, training, monitoring, and providing direction;
• Schedule and coordinate Student Athletic Trainer (Student ATs) for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions, as needed;
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the athletic therapy program;
• Maintain awareness of the College's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies and procedures;
• Attend department meetings as required;
• Communicate reports in a concise, informative manner;
• Maintain injury data information in proper order and reported in pre-assigned time frame.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in the related field, Athletic Therapist, Kinesiology, etc.
• Maintain all professional certifications in accordance with the appropriate governing bodies and respective institutions, i.e., Canadian Athletic Therapist Association (CATA); First Aid/CPR;
• Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Check;
• NCCP Safe Sport Certified;
• Abide by all established policy and procedures specific to both the Athletic Therapy facilities.