Soccer Athletic Therapy Assistant: Injury Rehab

Vancouver-Whitecaps-Fc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is seeking an Assistant Athletic Therapist to provide the Club’s day-to-day sports medicine operations and safeguard the health, safety, and performance of its players.

Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist, you will deliver injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services, while collaborating with the Medical Staff. This is a full-time maternity leave coverage role primarily for MLS NEXT Pro, with potential to assist other squads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Master’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer/Therapist.
• Soccer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive healthcare support to Players, including first aid and emergency care, on-site injury assessment and evaluation, application of appropriate treatment modalities, rehabilitation, injury prevention programming, and medical referrals.
• Maintain accurate Player health, medical, and participation records in the EMR system.
• Order, monitor, and maintain clinical supplies, equipment and inventory for day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized athletic training room and clinic environment.
• Support the Club’s Medical Staff in promoting health, safety and well-being of Players.
• Ensure compliance with MLS NEXT Pro medical policies and safety standards.
• Follow occupational health and safety standards including bloodborne pathogens requirements.
• Attend and participate in league activities, meetings, and medical initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Athletic training

First aid

Emergency care

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a health-related field (preferred)

Tools

NATABOC/CATA certification

Job description

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is seeking an Assistant Athletic Therapist to provide the Club’s day-to-day sports medicine operations and safeguard the health, safety, and performance of its players.

Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist, you will deliver injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services, while collaborating with the Medical Staff. This is a full-time maternity leave coverage role primarily for MLS NEXT Pro, with potential to assist other squads.