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 Eric Thurston at (780) 289-8393 Email:eric.thurston@draytonvalleythunder.ca