Athletic Therapist

Job Description - Athletic Therapist )

Athletic Therapist (

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:

Regular Part
- Time

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

• 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…