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
Qualifications:
* Respect in Sport
* Hockey Canada Safety Program http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-
Programs/Safety/Safety-Program.aspx
* First Aid and CPR
* Certified Athletic Therapist (CATA) OR
* Provisional Certification- All new grads welcome to apply
* Criminal Record Check
* Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook
To apply please forward a Cover Letter and Resume to:
Head Coach –
Jeff Shantz at (403) 863-0505
Email – jeff.shantz@draytonvalleythunder.ca
Associate Coach –
Sean Brown at (780)886-3747
Email- sean.brown@draytonvalleythunder.ca