The Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs are looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Athletic Therapist for the 2024/2025 Season.
The Pontiacs are a member of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for the past 32 seasons. This is a fast-paced work environment that encourages equal opportunity and is teamwork oriented. The Successful applicant will report to the Head Coach and General Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Athletic Therapist is responsible for managing all injury related needs of the athletes such as assessment, treatment (or co-ordination of), documentation, injury reporting and maintaining relationships with other local health care professionals. They will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the medical and equipment rooms, managing inventory within a set budget.
Coordination of injury treatment with the strength and conditioning needs of the athletes. The position will require some equipment managing and knowledge of equipment. Responsible for the coordination of dressing room and laundry duties. Must work closely with the coaching staff with respect to day-to-day operations and affairs of the hockey club.
Presence at team practices, pre-season camps and all games is a requirement while keeping the safety of all players and staff of the utmost priority.
Qualifications
- Athletic Therapist certification
- Hockey Canada safety person, respect in sport
- Standard First Aid/ First Responder
Will also consider candidates with the following qualifications:
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic
- Massage therapist
- Medical Doctor
- Emergency Medical Responder/PCP-ACP
- Kinesiology/Human Performance Degree
- Nursing
Key Attributes
- Works well in a team setting and good decision-making skills
- Punctual and self motivated
- Experience in Hockey, skate sharpening and equipment
- Good organizational and time management skills
Compensation will be based on experience. Job can be full time or term depending on preference.
Anyone interested in the position please send a detailed resume and references to Neil Langridge via email at nlangridge@bonnyvillepontiacs.com
