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Part Time Therapist
Based in Gatineau, QC., Team Canada Men’s Volleyball is seeking a part-time therapist. The successful applicant will provide therapy support in training. This position will involve 2 days/week specifically focused on work with our Junior National Team (U21) members.
Length of Contract: 8-week contract between June 11 and August 1, 2025.
Role and Responsibilities:
Basic responsibilities to include (but not limited to):
- Reporting to the Men’s National Team Head Therapist
- Identifying areas of interest and goals for professional growth in a high performance sport environment
- Supporting the U21 High Performance Staff with various aspects of the national team training program
- Assist relevant health and performance staff to ensure smooth and effective daily operations, including preparation of equipment and treatment supplies
- Communicate effectively as part of a high performing interdisciplinary team
- Assist in conducting baseline musculoskeletal assessments of athletes and screenings to assess health and physical condition
- Managing immediate and longer-term rehabilitation of men’s U21 program athletes (assisting with injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation programs, including exercise prescription, manual therapies, and other modalities, and maintaining accurate and up to date electronic medical records)
- Aid with the packing of medical kit and extra equipment when the team travels to competitions
- Collaborate in the development of appropriate Emergency Action Plan for various training environments
- Work using a collaborative approach to tackle sport specific challenges and questions
- Consult and refer specific athlete issues to relevant practitioners within the IST
- Adhere to any professional codes of conduct appropriate to your profession or other codes of conduct that might be deemed applicable to sports science and sports medicine practitioners in general
- Present workshops, lectures and seminars as required
Requirements:
- Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with CATA or Registered Physiotherapist in good standing with provincial or territorial regulatory college
- Professional liability insurance
- Valid Sport First Responder Certification and valid CPR-HCP and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) / AED Certification
- Ability to travel and work irregular hours and weekends.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working in a high performance sport environment
- Experience developing and implementing injury prevention routines for athletes
- Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Bilingualism in Canada’ official languages
- Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment with a high degree of independence and initiative.
- Good team building skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust to changing priorities
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and previous involvement within, an International/Professional sport environment
- Valid driver’s license
Volleyball Canada reserves the right to request a Police record check prior to offering a contract
Compensation:
Stipend of $400-500 per week, based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Application Procedures:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and short resume (by e-mail only) listing relevant experience. Please return to Melissa Healy at mhealy@volleyball.ca
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025