Athletic Therapist

Athletic Therapist

Employment Duration Temporary Part Time

Location Burnaby

Closing Date July 10, 2025

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Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$37,144 to $44,304 annually

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Athletic Therapist

Employment Duration Temporary Part Time

Location Burnaby

Closing Date July 10, 2025

Apply Now

Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$37,144 to $44,304 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Athletics and Recreation

Position Grade:

8

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

36

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Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU Sports Medicine oversees the health and safety of our NCAA Division II sports, providing on field injury management, return to play decisions and ongoing treatment. As the only Canadian team in the NCAA we are always striving to excel both on and off the field of play. Our multidisciplinary team of Athletic Therapists, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Acupuncturist and massage therapists engages to provide an exceptional student athlete experience.

About the Role

The Athletic Therapist is active in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of athletic injuries in the Sports Medicine Clinic and in the varsity sports environment. The incumbent of this position assists in the prevention, assessment and treatment of injuries for SFU varsity athletic teams at home and away; provides medical support for visiting teams; assists in ensuring compliance between clinic policies and NCAA guidelines; participates in the oversight of the student trainer programs. The Athletic Therapist follows protocol to screen and test for serious injuries, such as concussions, and makes decisions regarding an athlete's treatment and readiness to safely return to activity. The incumbent of this position is also responsible for coordinating and reviewing pre-season medicals and ensuring incoming and returning athletes are appropriately cleared for participation.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Science, or a related field, with certification as Certified Athletic Therapist through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) and certification as a Sports First Responder and two years of working experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Developing and implementing evidence-based and timely therapeutic exercise programs based on best practices to treat athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Serving as the primary athletic therapist for multiple varsity sports teams as assigned by Sports Medicine Manager.
• Organizing all pre-season medicals, including communicating with all returning and incoming athletes regarding annual medical forms.
• Overseeing and educating clinic assistants and team trainers.

What We Offer

At SFU, 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. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 10 months from start date.

The hours of work vary depending on the clinic and varsity game schedule. Typically, a given week can have regular clinic hours between 7:00am to 7:00pm and can also include evening and weekend shifts for game coverage. The incumbent may encounter extended hours through the varsity season as well as weekends and evenings. In addition, the position will be required to travel with varsity teams during the competitive season based on team needs.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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