Therapist – Senior Men’s Team

VOLLEYBALL CANADA AND TEAM CANADA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

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Therapist – Men’s Senior Program

Full-time seasonal contract position (April – September 2026)

Full time (~30-40 hours per week) contracted Therapist to work with our 2026 Men’s Senior Program at Volleyball Canada.

Length of

Contract:

~26-week contract between April 1st and September 30th, 2026 (There will be a 1–2-week break after Volleyball Nations League but this is dictated on whether the team qualifies for VNL finals and the beginning of training camp for Olympic Qualifying event in Late August/Early September).

Where:
Center Sportif, Gatineau, QC, Canada.

* International travel will be required.

• Develop and deliver therapy support, including manual therapies and other modalities, to members of the Men’s Senior National Team Program in training AND competition
• Conduct baseline musculoskeletal assessments of athletes and screenings to assess health and physical condition.
• Lead primary prevention initiatives on and away from the field of play.
• Managing immediate and longer-term rehabilitation of athletes (maintain accurate and up to date electronic medical records (EMR), assist in coordinating specialist appointments and consultations).
• Developing treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic imaging, and other consultations.
• Evaluate current research to broaden your knowledge of the sport as well as general knowledge of trends and findings within the field of therapy.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and coordinate the packing of medical kit and extra equipment when the team travels to competitions.
• Develop appropriate Emergency Action Plan for various training environments.
• Communicate effectively as part of a high performing interdisciplinary team.
• 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.

Candidates must have the following:

• Professional liability insurance
• Valid Sport First Responder Certification and/or valid CPR-HCP and AED Certifications
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours, weekends and be on call for emergencies for time sensitive and priority issues.

• Advanced degree (M.Sc.) in Physiotherapy or Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with CATA.
• Sport Physiotherapy Certificate or Diploma (SPC), FCAMPT, Acupuncture and IMS certification would be considered assets.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a high-performance sport environment (including National and International Competitions). Having specific Volleyball and other team sport experiences will be considered an asset.
• Experience developing and implementing injury prevention routines for athletes.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System would be an asset.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Bilingualism is an asset.
• 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 is an asset.

* Volleyball Canada will request a Police record check prior to offering a contract.

$30,000 – $35,000. All food and travel covered by Volleyball Canada with the possibility to assist with housing costs for out-of-town applicants.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email to:
Michael Cook at

March 6th, 2026.

Volleyball Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all respects, including hiring a workforce that is reflective of the diverse population of Canada with respect to age, gender, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, education, and culture. We actively encourage applications from persons who identify as women, indigenous peoples, person with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and members of visible minorities. Self-identification by candidates is completely voluntary.