Assistant Athletic Therapist

SIRC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's professional soccer team in Halifax is seeking an Assistant Athletic Therapist to support athletic therapy services for the First Team. The ideal candidate should have a certification and experience in a high-performance soccer environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and professionalism. Responsibilities include injury assessment, rehabilitation support, and collaboration with the Integrated Support Team. This position offers a dynamic role in a growing soccer program focused on empowering women in sport.

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)) in good standing.
• Current Sports First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder certification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a high-performance soccer environment.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of athletic therapy services for the First Team.
• Assist with injury assessment and rehabilitation.
• Monitor player wellness and recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Therapist, Halifax Tides FC

Employment Status: Full Time

Reports to: Head Coach, Sporting Director & Head Athletic Therapist

About Us

Halifax Tides FC is proud to represent Halifax in the Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league, as we continue to build and grow at the highest level of the women’s game.

Fueled by the passion of our East Coast community, Halifax Tides FC is committed to empowering women in sport, creating opportunity, and delivering unforgettable matchday experiences. Our mission goes beyond the pitch, we’re building a culture of inclusion, leadership, and lasting impact.

This is more than soccer. It’s a movement rooted in unity, driven by purpose, and ready to reshape the future of Canadian sport. The tides have turned, and we’re just getting started.

Job Description

As a Halifax Tides FC Athletic Therapist you will support the delivery of comprehensive athletic therapy services for the First Team. Working under the direction of the Head Athletic Therapist and alongside the Integrated Support Team (IST), this role focuses on injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and player readiness for training and competition. This position is ideal for a motivated practitioner with experience in high-performance soccer environments who is eager to contribute to a professional women’s soccer program while continuing to grow professionally.

Position Expectations

Player Care & Injury Management

• Assist with the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic injuries.
• Support the delivery of individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play programs.
• Provide pitch-side medical coverage for training sessions and matches as assigned.
• Monitor player wellness, recovery, and physical readiness in collaboration with performance staff.

Rehabilitation & Performance Support

• Assist rehabilitation sessions under the guidance of the Head Athletic Therapist.
• Apply evidence-based practices to support injury prevention, recovery, and performance.
• Contribute to training modifications and return-to-training progressions.

Medical Operations & Collaboration

• Assist with medical documentation, reporting, and communication with physicians and medical staff.
• Support coordination with insurance providers and external healthcare professionals as required.
• Assist in the setup, maintenance, and inventory of medical equipment and supplies.

Additional Duties

• Support matchday operations and team travel as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned in support of club and department goals.

Position Specific Qualifications

Required

• Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)) in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA).
• Current Sports First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a high-performance, collegiate, semi-professional, or professional soccer environment.
• Experience assisting with medical reporting and communication to physicians and supervisors.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Therapy
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary sport medicine or Integrated Support Team.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Prolonged standing and physical demands; ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Domestic and international travel as required.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and interest in professional women’s soccer to [e-mail] , we thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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