Athletic Therapist

Job summary

Provide athletic therapy and injury assessment for varsity and recreational athletes, including treatment planning, injury prevention, and safe return-to-play support. Maintain medical records and supplies, implement safety protocols, supervise student trainers, and coordinate with athletes, coaches, staff, and healthcare providers.

Job details

Department: Athletics and Recreation Campus: Barrie Classification: Support Staff Posting Date: September 23, 2026 Hourly pay rate: $27.02- $38.21 per hour Hours per week: up to 24 hours per week (current hours anticipated to be 24 per week) Status:Temporary Part- Time until April 30, 2027 Located in Barrie and reporting to the Manager, Varsity, the incumbent provides athletic therapy for varsity practices/games (home and away), recreational and special events. Specific duties include but are not limited to: • Providing athletic therapy for the Georgian College Varsity and competitive recreational teams and visiting teams throughout the year including off-campus training, practices, home games and away games, recreational and special events, and possible travel to provincial and national championships. • Provides acute and chronic injury assessment and follows the injury treatment progress for varsity athletes. • Assisting with the control of inventory of first aid and athletic therapy supplies and equipment • Preparing medical kits for team travel and complete inventory when returned • Gathering and maintaining confidential health information of student/athletes for the college, associated Team Doctors and Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) • Advises staff and athletes regarding injury prevention, proper care and treatment of injuries, including arranging referrals to appropriate health care providers. • Supports pre-season medical screening for all varsity athletes, coordinates and/or provides initial on-site injury assessment and assists in designing the treatment plan for the safe return to athletic competition. • Implements policies and procedures for concussion protocol, injury assessment, return to play/return to learn, emergency action plans, and injury reporting. • Provides supervision, guidance and training to student trainers. • Ensures that all Georgian College processes meet the evolving requirements of the Ontario Colleges Athletics Association (OCAA) and Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) and Rowan’s law. • Supports and mentors the student-athlete’s commitment to academic standing, athletic excellence, leadership, and responsible conduct. • Maintains effective communication and administrative systems amongst coaches, players, and athletic staff. • Supports and acts in accordance to the college and department strategic direction, core values and initiatives as they relate to student-athlete support, general promotions, budget management, appropriate administrative responsibilities, and community/alumni relations. • Promoting a fair and substance free sport environment for all student, athletes, coaches, managers and administration Qualifications: • Successfully completed a four-year postsecondary diploma / degree in Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy or related field of study • CATA Athletic Therapist Certification or equivalent is required • First Responder Certificate (renewed every 3yrs), Basic Life Support Certificate (First Aid, AED, CPR)- renewed yearly • Experience with the operation of various modalities including ultrasound, interferential current, TENS, cryotherapy machine, Normatec. • Maintain accreditation through continuing education, reaching 21 credits every 3-years • Knowledge of documentation on an Electronic Medical Record system – Privit. • Required strong judgment/ decision making and conflict resolution skills when removing athlete from play. • One-year experience in a position providing athletic therapy and First Aid / CPR / AED response (i.e. assessing injuries and determining the need for medical attention) in an athletic environment (experience with contact sports preferred) • Computer literate with a good understanding of the MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) • Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral) in order to obtain accurate information and record accordingly • Self-directed with the ability to take initiative, work independently as well as within a team environment • Organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to work non-traditional hours and travel off campus Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work. Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2026. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

What you’ll do

Provide athletic therapy and injury assessment for varsity and recreational athletes, including treatment planning, injury prevention, and safe return-to-play support. Maintain medical records and supplies, implement safety protocols, supervise student trainers, and coordinate with athletes, coaches, staff, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Requires a four-year postsecondary diploma or degree in Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy, or a related field, CATA certification or equivalent, and current first responder and basic life support credentials. Candidates need at least one year of athletic therapy experience, familiarity with treatment modalities and electronic medical records, strong communication and judgment, and the ability to work non-traditional hours and travel.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Injury Prevention · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Athletic Therapy
• Injury Assessment
• Injury Treatment
• First Aid
• CPR
• AED Response
• Concussion Protocol
• Return-to-Play Planning
• Injury Prevention
• Emergency Action Planning
• Medical Documentation
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Inventory Management
• Student Trainer Supervision
• Time Management
• Budget Management
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Self-Discipline
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Treatment Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Certified First Responder (CFR)
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Cryotherapy
• Medical Ultrasonography
• Disabilities
• Leadership
• Kinesiology
• Microsoft Office
• Proactivity
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Healthcare
• Education
• Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists