About the Role

Working within the Department of Health and Physical Education, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

The Athletic Therapy Clinical Practicum

Coordinator will oversee the 3rd year athletic therapy students (n30) in their practicum placements and establish a working relationship with the practicum agency clinical educators (PACEs) (n30).

Responsibilities

Practicum Conflict Resolution &

- Academic Support (35%)

- Serve as the primary point of contact for students on complex or challenging field and clinical practicum matters.

- Facilitate and resolve issues or conflicts between students, clinical educators (PACEs), and coaching staff using advanced problem-solving and professional standards.

- Liaise with the HPED Practicum Advisor and consult with the AT Program Coordinator to address challenges and advise on solutions.

Curricuum Alignment &

- Professional Development (35%)

- Facilitate and lead quarterly practicum/instructor meetings to review curriculum, address conflicts, and plan program initiatives.

- Lead student practicum orientation meetings each semester.





- Design and deliver ongoing education and professional development for new and returning PACEs to align clinical training with degree standards.

Student Placement &

- Skill Assessment (15%)

- Liaise with the EMAT instructor to evaluate incoming student skill levels and ensure balanced site placements.

- Oversee initial student placements, plan and participate in the annual Student Practicum Draft Day, and re-assign students when necessary.

Site &

- Partnership Development (15%)

- Develop and build relationships with prospective PACEs and organizations to expand practicum opportunities.

- Strengthen ongoing relationships with existing PACEs to ensure collegial satisfaction and high-quality learning environments.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Three or Four Year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent - CAT(C) required. Two to three years experience in a related field is required.

Certified Athletic

Therapist in valuable standing.

Salary: $28.74 per hour

Closing Date:

A****resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).

📌 Athletic Therapy Clinical Practicum Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Calgary