Assistant Field Athletic Therapist - Faculty of Kinesiology

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Calgary's Dino's in the Faculty of Kinesiology is seeking a Recurring Part-time Assistant Field Athletic Therapist to support Dinos Athletics field events. You will join the medical team that supports varsity athletes and report to the Manager of Athletic Therapy. Travel to away events is expected.

Hours include evenings and weekends; the shift length varies with a minimum of 3 hours and annual scheduling; the role can be demanding during high-intensity injury periods.

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with the CATA preferred; completion of Athletic Therapy coursework accepted.
• Proof of CATA membership required with application.
• Current BLS certification; copy included with application.
• Current EMR or Sport First Responder experience.
• Safe Sport Training proof of completion with application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock within facility and medical kit; pack kit for travel.
• Follow contemporary return to play guidelines and manage injuries.
• Prophylactics, taping and performance preparation for events.
• Establish and enact EAP for assigned venue.
• First Aid treatment as required.
• Create contemporary management plans with full-time staff.
• Assist injured athletes in entering the medical system (ER or Sport Medicine).
• Communicate injury status and management plans with AT staff, coaches and athletes.
• Complete event checklists, incident reports and SCAT concussion forms.
• Interact professionally with coaches, officials and medical staff.

Skills

First Aid

Injury management

Return to play

Education

CATA membership

BLS certification

EMR or Sport First Responder

Safe Sport Training

Job description

Description

The Dino's in the Faculty of Kinesiology is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time Assistant Field Athletic Therapist.

This position is to augment field events coverage with in the University of Calgary Dinos Athletics programs. Successful candidates will be working as part of the medical team that supports the Dinos athletes. The employee reports to the Manager of Athletic Therapy.

Travel is to be expected in supporting teams at away events. The job includes Emergency Action Plan (EAP) activation, injury assessment and management, rehabilitation recommendations, and return to sport for the athletes participating in Dinos athletics. This position demands availability in the evenings and on weekends for event coverage. The normal shift varies in length of time with the minimum length of shift being 3 hours. Hours will vary during the year. The nature of the work can be stressful depending on the severity of injuries incurred.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Maintain stock within facility and medical kit. Pack kit and medical supplies for travel purposes.
• Be knowledgeable of, and follow contemporary return to play guidelines.
• Prophylactics and preventative taping and performance preparation for designated sporting event.
• Review/establish and EAP for assigned venue, and enact when necessary.
• First Aid treatment as required.
• Review and manage injuries according to their severity and create contemporary management plans in coordination with the full time staff of the Atheltic therapy team.
• Assist injured athletes in the entrance of the medical system (ie ER or U of C Sport medicine centre).
• Communicate with AT staff, doctors coaches/athletes, the injury status and management plans, within the boundaries of health information legislation.
• Completion of appropriate paperwork including event checklist, incident reports, concussion incident reports and SCAT concussion forms.
• Manage kit and supplies responsibly and appropriately in accordance to guidelines set out by the Manager of Atheltic Therapy.
• Work in a clinical setting if assigned by the Manager of Athletic Therapy.
• Perform injury assessments by interpreting the mechanism of injury; determining signs, symptoms and predisposing factors, illness or health related condition; performing specific physical, orthopedic or fitness testing.
• Administer rehabilitative therapy (including electrical, thermal and mechanical modalities) using standard techniques and procedures to facilitate recovery, if assigned by Manager of Athletic Therapy to work clinically.
• Administer therapeutic and conditioning exercise(s) to facilitate recovery from injury.
• Educate and provide guidance to individuals in the treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries, illnesses and/or health-related conditions to facilitate recovery and performance.
• Ensure any problems and concerns are reported to the Manager of Athletic Therapy.
• Paperwork is to be completed on line through the Electronic Medical system and other IT applications that securely story and communicate medical data.
• Professionally interact with coaches, officials, and medical staff.
• Employees must inform the program coordinator within 24 hours of any injury/incident that involves the hospitalization or death of any person receiving services as well as reporting legal or police intervention.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with the CATA preferred, Completion of Athletic Therapy course work accepted and a member of the CATA accepted.
• Proof of CATA membership required with application.
• Current BLS certification. Copy of certificate to be included with application.
• Current EMR or Sport First Responder.
• Copy of certificate to be included with application.
• Safe Sport Training Proof of completion required with application.

Application Deadline:

October 05, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

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