Job Description

Athletic Therapist

COMPETITION NO. SS25-46

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.


A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.


Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs - including six honours bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs - to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.


A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA's Top 100 employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.


DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information

Full-time Support Staff Position Opportunity (Temporary Employee Replacement (Appendix D, see page 111 of collective agreement), Less than 12 months position with annual summer layoff (see page 77 of support staff collective agreement)) January 2026 - January 2027 (with summer layoff between June and July 2027)


Payband: Band J; Starting Rate: $43.61; Four Year Rate: $50.39


Department: Campus Athletics + Recreation

Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Monday - Friday; Shift varies between 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Weekend shifts as required.

Reporting To: Manager of Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Oshawa

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for the assessment, prevention, immediate care, and reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries of college and university varsity athletes. Prevention includes musculoskeletal and postural evaluation, equipment selection, fitting and repair, warm-up, conditioning programs, prophylactic or supportive taping and adapting to the activity environment and facilities.



This role requires the provision of in clinic rehabilitation care and treatment, on-field immediate care of injury assessment, emergency life support and first aid, recognition and management of acute traumatic neurological dysfunction, preparation and arranging of transfer to emergency services, with the intent of facilitating return to participation. This role also supports student practicum placements.

Provide medical care and rehabilitative treatment to athletes

Assessment, medical treatment, and preventative care of injuries such as musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopedic during all varsity games, including but not limited to pre-game and practice taping and stretching. Reviews all pre-placement physical forms of athletes to determine ability to play status at star up of seasons. Conducts baseline IMPACT testing on each athlete to assess evidence of prior or recent head injury.

Clinical maintenance and administration

Documents with each athlete contact in accordance with Varsity clinic/Health Centre policy, and in accordance with Canadian Athletic Therapists Association & Ontario Athletic Therapists Association standards of practice. Maintain, archive and dispose of varsity medical and treatment records in a confidential manner according to the Health Information Protection Act and the Standards of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and Durham College policy. Establish and implement clinic policies and procedures. Perform clerical duties such as booking appointments, dealing with medical equipment suppliers. Maintain inventory, order medical supplies for clinic and varsity medical first aid kits including daily cleaning and maintenance of clinic, including laundry, cleaning treatment tables.

Other duties

Work in conjunction with coaches, physicians, interdisciplinary service providers in the Campus Health Centre and other rehabilitation specialists for extended medical care. Provide anti-doping education to all varsity athletes according to the standards set by the Canadian College Athletic Association and Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. Coordinates, recruits students for practicum placements in collaboration with the University Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences program and Sheridan College. Provides oversight and mentorship to student therapist in placement.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A minimum of a 4-year applied degree in an athletic therapy related field. Requires the following certifications valid and in good standing:

+ Certification in CPR and HCP First Aid
+ Certification by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
+ Certification by the Ontario Athletic Therapists Association.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience in field and clinical Athletic Therapy. Varsity experience is an asset

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 8:00 p.m. EST on December 18, 2025. Competition number SS25-46.

Contact Us

T:905.721.3073 HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca

C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON


Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.


We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.