Job Opportunity: Thunder accepting resumes for Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manager

The Drayton Valley Thunder Jr. A Hockey Club is accepting applications for the position of Athletic Therapist / Equipment Manager.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities / Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Assist in the prevention, assessment and treatment of injuries

* Responsible for giving players medical treatment they may need prior to, during or after practices/games

* Provide medical coverage at all practice sessions and games, both home and away

* Develop an Emergency Action Plan for any major injuries

* Provide injury evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries

* Develop a return to play plan for injured players

* Coordinate treatment with physicians/medical personnel

* Provide an injury report/update to the coaching staff daily

* Maintain all medical records pertaining to treatment required

* Coordinate medical insurance claims

* Maintain team equipment: Sharpen skates, perform minor fixes, cleaning and laundry throughout the season

* Keep an up to date inventory of all equipment

* Order equipment as required

* Participate in equipment budget development