Position:Assistant Athletic TherapistDepartment:AthleticsPosition Type:AUPAT 5, Full-time, 9-month recurring sessional appointmentDate Posted:May 1, 2026Application Deadline:May 19, 2026 at 11:59pmCompetition #:26-06-AUSalary: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.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or a related field.Minimum of 2 years related professional experience preferably working within a multidisciplinary integrated sports science environmentRequired Certifications and TrainingCertified 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 AttributesStrong organizational and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and team environmentCommitment to equity, diversity,



inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environmentCommitment to student-athlete health, wellness, and performance developmentFor further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected] 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.Additional InformationThe 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 these 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].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assistant Athletic Therapist - C$58,461 - C$68,778 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Acadia University
📍 Winnipeg