Sport Physiotherapist

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Tides FC Full time

Employment Status:

Full Time 40/h week 

Reports to:

Head Coach & Sporting Director 

Location

: Halifax, NS, Canada 

About Us

Halifax Tides FC is proud to represent Halifax in the Northern Super League (NSL), Canada's first professional women's soccer league, as we continue to build and grow at the highest level of the women's game. 

Fueled by the passion of our East Coast community, Halifax Tides FC is committed to empowering women in sport, creating opportunity, and delivering unforgettable matchday experiences. Our mission goes beyond the pitch, we're building a culture of inclusion, leadership, and lasting impact. 

This is more than soccer. It's a movement rooted in unity, driven by purpose, and ready to reshape the future of Canadian sport. The tides have turned, and we're just getting started. 

Job Description

Halifax Tides FC Sport Physiotherapist will serve as the lead for physiotherapy services w

ithin the organization. Overseeing injury management, rehabilitation, return-to-play,

and performance optimization for First Team athletes. 

This role requires advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership, and experience working

w

ithin multidisciplinary high-performance sport environments. Our Sport

Physiotherapist will collaborate closely with the Head Athletic Therapist, Team Physicians,

strength & conditioning staff, and coaching staff to ensure best-in-class athlete care

aligned with club, league, and international standards. 

Position Expectations

Leadership & Athlete Care

  • Lead physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for First Team players.
  • Design, oversee, and progress individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play

plans.
- Implement evidence-based strategies for injury prevention, load management, and

performance optimization.
- Provide pitch-side coverage for training sessions and matches as required.

Integrated Support Team Collaboration

  • Act as a senior member of the Integrated Support Team (IST), collaborating with

Athletic Therapy, Strength & Conditioning, Mental Performance, and Nutrition.
- Contribute performance planning, and return-to-play decision-making.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with coaching staff regarding player

status and availability.

Medical Strategy & Operations

  • Ensure physiotherapy practices align with NSL, Canada Soccer, and FIFA medical

guidelines.
- Support the development of medical policies, protocols, and best practices.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and reporting.
- Liaise with external specialists and healthcare providers as needed.
Additional Duties
- Support matchday operations, team travel, and tournament play.
- Participate in club initiatives, community engagement, and professional

development activities as directed.
- Other duties as assigned in support of club objectives.

Position Specific Qualifications

Required

  • Registered Physiotherapist in good standing (or eligible for registration) in Nova

Scotia.
- Advanced postgraduate orthopaedic and sport physiotherapy credentials.
- Extensive experience working with elite, high-performance athletes in a

team-sport environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading rehabilitation and return-to-sport for

professional or national-level athletes.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Strongly Preferred

  • Registered International Sport Physical Therapist (RISPT).
  • Advanced needling certification (e.g., Gunn IMS or equivalent).
  • Experience working with national team, international, or professional sport

programs.
- Experience within soccer-specific performance environments.

W
ork Environment

  • Must be able to work extended or irregular hours, including matchdays, weekends,

and holidays.
- Role includes work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and prolonged

standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs of equipment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Primary role is in-person at Halifax Tides FC facilities and match locations.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their

experience and interest in professional women's soccer to

, we

thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

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