Athletic Therapist

Employment opportunity

• Please ensure you upload your resume, attach a cover letter, list of references in the correct upload area.
• Any other documents required please add to Additional Documents.
• Cape Breton University (CBU) invites applications for the continuing full-time position of Athletic Therapist.
• Under the direction of the Director of Health and Counselling Services and in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Athletic Therapist is responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing management of athletic injuries.
• This role is an integral part of the university’s risk management framework, supporting the health and safety of student-athletes while helping to mitigate institutional liability through the implementation of evidence-based care, established concussion management protocols, and informed return-to-play decisions that prioritize student-athlete well-being.
• The Athletic Therapist will work closely with the interdisciplinary team at the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre, including allied health professionals such as physicians and surgeons, as well as the CBU Integrated Services Team, varsity coaches, and the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• All services will be delivered in compliance with the Nova Scotia Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and other applicable privacy and confidentiality legislation.
• In addition to supporting varsity student-athletes, the Athletic Therapist may provide services to the broader student population as needed and as directed by the Director of Health and Counselling Services.
• The role may also involve contributing to the education and mentorship of students participating in athletic therapy programs or completing field placements through the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in athletic therapy, Kinesiology, or a related field; Certification through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association; Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification; Three years experience working with competitive athletes (university or elite level preferred); Strong knowledge of sport specific injuries and rehabilitation techniques; Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills; Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; High level of professionalism and confidentiality; Working Conditions: Combination of clinic, gymnasium, and field environments; Ability to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and some travel for competition is required. Applications for the successful candidate will include a: cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant complete resume list of at least three references. Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters. Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications must be received by July 3rd, 2026. Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities. If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Cape Breton University Human Resources Dept. HumanResouces@cbu.ca 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2