Overview
Provide sideline coverage for league and exhibition competitions for eight varsity sports teams. Deliver clinical operations for the Athletic Therapy Clinic, including scheduled clinic hours. Assess and manage musculoskeletal injuries, including rehabilitation and Return-to-Play. Conduct pre-participation assessments and baseline concussion testing for varsity student-athletes. Design, implement, and monitor evidence-based sports-specific injury prevention and conditioning programs. Develop and execute progressive, individualized rehabilitation programs using manual therapy, modalities, and corrective exercise. Maintain meticulous, confidential digital medical records in compliance with PIPA/FIPPA, CATA standards, and College policies. Administer athletic therapy techniques before, during, and after competitions (e.g., taping, strapping, bracing, hot/cold therapy, cupping). Manage acute concussion protocols and guide collaborative Return-to-Learn/Return-to-Play protocols. Coordinate clinic operational logistics (equipment safety certifications, ordering supplies, budget recommendations). Ensure compliance with College SOPs and departmental procedures. Support ethical, safe, inclusive, trauma-informed environment aligned with Canadian Safe Sport and sport integrity requirements. Provide guidance on therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) and banned substance lists per Canadian Anti-Doping program. Develop and coordinate the Student Trainer program (onboarding, training, monitoring, directing, scheduling, mentoring). Attend required department meetings and create education sessions for student-athlete orientation; participate in regular 1:1 meetings. Travel for away competitions as required
