Athletic Therapist - Kingston, Canada - St. Lawrence College

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Athletic Therapist (AT) provides athletic therapy, injury prevention and assessment services for our varsity athletes on women's & men's basketball, rugby, soccer teams, and tournament sports as needed. Primary responsibilities of the AT are to provide acute and chronic athletic therapy care to varsity athletes and extramural events with a high potential for injury, to recruit and oversee Athletic Trainer placement students for varsity and extramural on field coverage and be responsible for the administration and coordination of the Athletic Therapy Clinic.

The AT ensures that all varsity student-athletes have completed a baseline concussion test with the use of ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) and conducts all post-concussion return-to-play protocols.

Leadership is a key component in this role, which is associated with fostering the positive physical, social, and mental development of varsity athletes. This position reports to the Manager of Athletics & Student Engagement and receives functional guidance from the Athletics & Student Engagement Officers, Sports Information Officer, and varsity coaching staff. This position provides exceptional learning experience for Athletic Therapy placement students.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athlete Therapy or related Degree. A first responder certification through an accredited provider required. Re-certified for First responder every 3 years. First-aid and CPR + recert required. Athletic Therapist certification and membership to the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA).

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a clinic, preferably at a post-secondary institution. General knowledge of different sports is an asset, including familiarity with the OCAA & CCAA.

Other Required Qualifications:

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location. The incumbent may be required to lift light (between 5 kg or 11 lbs.) or medium (between 5 to 20 kg), objects such as athletic therapy related supplies and equipment. Incumbent is required to travel with sports programs as per OCAA policy. Where possible, travel with team(s) to Championships.

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