Student Trainer Program

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking applicants for the Student Trainer Program. Participants will assist with athlete injury prevention and rehabilitation while gaining valuable hands-on experience during practices and games. Candidates must hold a valid CPR and First Aid certificate by September 2026. This program provides a unique opportunity to work closely with certified professionals and enhances future career prospects in sports medicine and therapy.

Qualifications

• Valid CPR certification required by September 2026.
• Valid First Aid Certificate required by September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with athlete injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Be assigned to a Bobcats team for a season.
• Acquire valuable experience for future careers.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certificate

Experience as a trainer

Job description

Healthy Living Centre Posted: February 2, 2026
Expires: April 8, 2026

“Interested in a career in sports medicine, Athletic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy? Fitness and Exercise Science?”

Student Trainer Program

The Bobcats Student Trainer Program provides students with the opportunity to experience the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Students gain experiential learning under the mentorship of a Certified Athletic Therapist.

Student Trainers will:

• Assist with athlete injury prevention and rehabilitation in the Sports Medicine Clinic.
• Be assigned to a Bobcats team for a season and will cover practices and games at home and away.
• Acquire valuable experience to future career as a therapist, educator, coach or other professions.

Student Trainer Program Admission Requirements:

• Valid CPR (by September 2026)
• Valid First Aid Certificate (by September 2026)

Preferred, but not required, experience:

• Experience as a trainer in high school or college
• Manitoba Athletic Therapists Association – Sports First Aider
• Canadian Hockey Safety Program
• Aquatics and other awards

Information Session:

Wednesday April 8th, 2026, from 1:00pm – 1:30pm at the Sports Medicine Clinic

Application:

If you are interested in applying for the Student Trainer Program, please fill out the Student Trainer Application on our website. Scan the QR code for more information, or go to: www.healthylivingcentre.ca SPORTS MEDICINE tab on the top right.

Contact:

Schad Richea CAT(C)
Head Athletic Therapist
Room 101D – Healthy Living Centre
Brandon University
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]