Assistant Athletic Therapist
Acadia University - 2 Jobs
Wolfville, NS
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Position: Assistant Athletic Therapist
Department: Athletics
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, 9-month recurring sessional appointment
Date Posted: May 1, 2026
Application Deadline: May 19, 2026 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 26-06-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $58,461 - $68,778 per annum. (Annual salary rates based on a 35 hour per week schedule and will be prorated for the 9-month sessional term.)
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, vacation pay increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
Acadia is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Athletic Therapist to support the health, safety, and performance of our varsity student-athletes. This is a 9-month sessional position which runs from August 1st to April 30th each academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic varsity athletics environment where you will directly contribute to student-athlete success both on and off the field. You will be part of a collaborative high-performance team dedicated to excellence in sport, health, and education.
This position plays a key role in the prevention, assessment, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, with primary responsibility for the varsity football team during the fall season and support for other varsity teams throughout the academic year.
The successful candidate will provide medical coverage for practices, games, and home sporting events while working full-time in the Athletic Therapy Clinic. This role also involves close collaboration with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, as well as supervision and mentorship of Athletic Therapy Option students.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years related professional experience preferably working within a multidisciplinary integrated sports science environment
Required Certifications and Training
- Certified member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
- Certified Athletic Therapist designation - CAT(C)
- Valid Standard First Aid certification (or higher)
- Valid First Responder Certification (or equivalent)
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team environment
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
- Commitment to student-athlete health, wellness, and performance development
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the aforementioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
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