Head Athletics Therapist

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Base pay range

CA$69,000.00 / yr - CA$75,000.00 / yr

Position Purpose And Summary

The Head Athletic Therapist works with varsity student-athletes, coaches and student therapists in injury education, prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provide injury education, prevention, recognition, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for TWU athletes, referring for further or alternate medical care as necessary. Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, Athletics staff, the TWU Wellness Centre and allied Health Care Professionals.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate Assistant Athletic Therapist and student therapists. Provide training on proper acute and emergency injury care and management, orthopedic injury assessment, appropriate rehabilitation techniques, proper taping and wrapping applications, accurate and thorough medical documentation. Contract external practitioners as required.
• Conduct in-service training clinics for student therapists, coaches, team managers, student - athletes and athletic events staff. Co-ordinate and present the annual Drug Education seminars, as outlined by Canadian Inter-university Sport to all student-athletes. Co-ordinate the annual CPR certification classes for Athletics staff.
• Maintain regular Therapy Centre hours and coordinate coverage for all home varsity athletic games. Be available to offer assistance to visiting teams and game officials.
• Develop an annual budget and maintain financial records. Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment, keep detailed medical records, communicate regularly with department personnel and the Wellness Centre and develop, implement, maintain and enforce related policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development of a business plan and raise funds through administering extended therapy services for students, TWU staff and off campus athletes.
• Serve as a member of the Spartan Athletics Complete Champion Approach design team.
• Stay apprised of and work with Wellness Centre and Financial Services regarding insurance coverage, policies and risk management. Ensure that a safe and compliant work environment and work practices are carried out.
• Develop relationships and expand medical “team” for referrals.
• Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off campus contacts, thereby displaying the qualities of servant leadership fulfilling the mission of the University.

The Person

Skills And Abilities

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Genuine and personal commitment to TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, and focus. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

Servant-Leader Way of Life : Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts, thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Key Internal Interactions

Reports : Therapy Clinic Staff

Reports to : Associate Director Athletics, Complete Champion Services

Education

Standards & Requirements

Experience

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a significant change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the supervisor's discretion, either orally or in writing.

Benefits Of Working At TWU

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates committed to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and equal treatment of all persons without discrimination per human rights law.

We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto : lo people.

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