MLS Academy Athletic Therapist

Vancouver Whitecaps FC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional soccer club in Canada is looking for an Athletic Therapist to manage sports medicine operations. Responsibilities include injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of Players. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to the club's vision of inclusivity. This role demands strong organizational skills and compliance with medical policies, contributing to both player health and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of certified athletic therapist/trainer experience.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Completion of MLS Safe Sport training required.

Responsibilities

• Manage healthcare of Players including first aid/emergency care.
• Maintain player health and participation records in EMR system.
• Order and maintain supplies and clinical equipment.

Skills

Certified athletic therapist/trainer experience

Proficiency with MS Office

Experience within Soccer

BLS and First Responder Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in a health-related field

CATA/NATABOC certification

Job description

The MLS Academy Athletic Therapist assists the MLS Academy Head Athletic Therapist in managing the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the Club. This role will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for Players’ medical problems.

Specific Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the healthcare of Players including, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development of rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals.
• Maintain a complete and up-to-date roster of Player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Order, maintain, and inventory supplies and clinical equipment.
• Keep the athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean, and organized.
• Help the Club Medical Staff regarding Player’s health and safety.
• Comply with all MLS medical policies and protocols.
• Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens.
• Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League.

Qualifications/Experience:

In addition to bringing a commitment to Vancouver Whitecaps FC vision and values, the successful candidate will have degrees of demonstrated skills and experience as follows:

• Minimum of two (2) years certified athletic therapist/trainer experience and good standing with CATA/NATABOC.
• Experience within Soccer is preferred.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree. Preferred Master’s degree in a health-related field.
• CATA (or NATABOC) Certified Athletic Therapist/Trainer.
• Up to date BLS and First Responder Certification.
• Preferred certifications include: CSCS, PES, RMT, and/or NREMT.
• Must be proficient with the MS Office software suite.
• Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and additional background screening.
• Must successfully complete MLS Safe Sport training.
• Must possess a passport and be able to freely travel internationally.

The Club:

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond. With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canada’s soccer future.

We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada. This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country.

In addition to building a winning team on and off the pitch, the Club places great importance in giving back to our community, harnessing the power of sport to create a stronger, more equitable & inclusive society through three key community goals: helping meet critical needs, using soccer to build life skills and creating soccer participation opportunities in Indigenous communities.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This includes but is not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture department.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

"Within these walls, you are welcomed, accepted, and respected.

Here, no matter who you are or where you come from, you are home. And you’re part of the team regardless of your age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, marital or family status, disability, or religious belief or non-belief. All we ask is that you be ethical and inclusive in all that you do. Be respectful of all players, fans, and staff, and remember to cheer loudest for the ones wearing the blue and white. Go ‘Caps!