Job Description

Requisition #:

24-0812

Location:

Kitchener

Department:

Varsity & Community Engagement

Payband:

I

Starting Rate:

$38.11

Payband Range:

$38.11 - $44.16

Hours/Week:

15-24

Posting Date:

Friday, August 8, 2025

Closing Date:

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type:

Support Staff - Part-time Regular

Position Summary

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Support Staff Regular Part-time Replacement Position


(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)


Under the direction of the Manager, Varsity and Community Engagement, the Athletic Therapist works within the Athletics & Recreation Department, providing health care services to intercollegiate athletes. The Athletic Therapist's primary job duties are to support varsity student athletes with acute and chronic injuries in the clinical setting, and to provide on-field emergency care during team practices and games. The incumbent should provide overall health and wellness care to positively impact student-athletes' sports performance and success as a student-athlete.


Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on-site, primarily at the Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener, with regular travel to additional facilities within Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge for varsity practices and competitions. The Athletic Therapist will be scheduled for 15 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 24 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.


The Part-time Athletic Therapist is employed for nine months each year with an expected annual layoff of three months (May to July).

Responsibilities

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Clinical assessment and treatment

Provide clinical assessment of musculoskeletal injuries of Conestoga varsity athletes (assessments of all acute, insidious, and chronic injuries) Complete musculoskeletal assessments (body mechanics and movement) of all incoming varsity athletes Treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries of student athletes during in-clinic appointments utilizing exercise, therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, education, sport-specific movements, etc. Use advanced rehabilitative practices to both prevent injury and re-injury Refer varsity athletes to Sports Medicine Physicians or other healthcare providers

Emergency response

Attend varsity practices and league games to provide on-field emergency care to varsity students Prepare emergency action plans for home games, tournaments, and when travelling with teams Apply preventative taping and wrapping for varsity practices and games Assess and manage head injuries (concussions, etc.), follow up with the medical team, and advance through return to academics and sport Attend to acute musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, sprains, strains, etc.) during varsity games and practice Attend to emergency situations (anaphylaxis, fractures, shock, etc.) during varsity competition Tend to any injured athlete or student with first responder qualifications in the Student Recreation Centre

Medical notes, policies and processes

Complete required paperwork in accordance with the supervisor's request, including medical notes, emergency action plans, incident reports, pre-physical exam collection, attending doctor's appointments, concussion assessment and management, etc. Collaborate and communicate with health care providers and high-performance staff such as Sports Medicine Physicians, Surgeons, Nutritionists, Chiropractors, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, Bracing Consultants, etc., to benefit the overall well-being of varsity student athletes

Other

Source medical and therapeutic equipment as requested by the Manager Travel to varsity competitions provincially and nationally Complete all required courses for Ontario College Athletic Association and Canadian College Athletic Association compliance (safe sport, concussion, etc.)

Qualifications

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Four-year bachelor's degree specialized in Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, or a related field is required Minimum two years of experience in a post-secondary, high-performance or equivalent setting, assessing musculoskeletal injuries and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation programs to athletes is required Must be a Certified Athletic Therapist with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association First Responder certification through an accredited provider is required Registration with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario is considered an asset Continuing education, workshops, and/or certifications in manual therapy techniques preferred Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple campuses and off-site events

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