Location Various Douglas College Campuses/Satellite Campuses
Salary Range
$35 to $42 per hour.
The OpportunityDouglas College Athletics invites fully qualified candidates to apply for this Head Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Part-Time, Contract Position. Reporting to the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations, the AT is responsible for sideline coverage, including but not limited to league and exhibition competitions, and clinical operations for eight (8) varsity sports teams, comprising approximately 175 student-athletes.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good t’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
The Athletic an orthopedic specialist primarily responsible for the acute care, assessment, and management of musculoskeletal injuries, including rehabilitation and Return-to-Play for student-athletes at Douglas College. Reporting to the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations. The AT is responsible for on-field coverage, including, but not limited to, sanctioned competitions and clinical treatments for eight (8) varsity sports teams, comprising approximately 175 student-athletes.
AT sideline coverage may be required for exhibition competitions. Clinical assessments and treatments (Clinic hours) are scheduled in collaboration with the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations at the beginning of the sports calendar year.
- Collect, review and assess pre-participation medical information, perform physical evaluations as required, and conduct baseline concussion testing for all varsity student-athletes.
- Design, implement, and monitor evidence-based, sports-specific injury prevention, conditioning, and educational programs.
- Develop and execute progressive, individualized physical rehabilitation programs using manual therapeutic techniques, therapeutic modalities, and corrective exercise prescriptions to safely transition athletes back to sport.
- Maintain meticulous, confidential digital medical records, in strict compliance with PIPA / FIPPA privacy legislation, CATA standards, and College policies.
- Collaborate with coaches to optimize workload monitoring, injury metrics, and recovery strategies, always prioritizing student-athlete health over competitive outcomes.
- Foster relationships with Student Affairs services (Counselling, Advisors, Accessibility, etc.), Strength and Conditioning coach, and the Manager to provide a wrap-around approach for student-athlete wellness.
- Liaise with other medical and health practitioners, i.e., Physicians, Physiotherapists, osteopaths, specialists, etc., including external healthcare partners to…
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