About Us

The Port Colborne Sailors are a junior hockey club in the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL), building a competitive, player-first program focused on developing young athletes on and off the ice.

The Role

We're looking for a dependable, qualified Athletic Trainer to oversee player health and safety. You'll be the first line of care for our players at practices, home games, and road trips, and a key part of our hockey operations staff.

Responsibilities

- Attend all home and away games and scheduled practices

- Provide on-ice and bench-side emergency response and first aid

- Assess, treat, and manage player injuries; refer to physicians or therapists when needed

- Run concussion protocols in line with Rowan's Law and Hockey Canada/OHF requirements

- Tape, wrap, and prepare players before games and practices

- Maintain injury reports, medical files, and return-to-play documentation

- Stock and maintain the trainer's kit, AED, and medical supplies

- Communicate player availability to the coaching staff and GM

- Support strength, conditioning, and injury-prevention programs

Qualifications





- Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP) Level 2 required (Level 1 plus current Standard or Advanced First Aid with CPR Level C and AED, valid for the full season)

- Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)), Sport Therapist, physiotherapy or kinesiology background is a strong asset (students welcome to apply)

- Own professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)

- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

- Respect in Sport (or equivalent) completion

- Available evenings and weekends, including bus travel to road games

- Calm under pressure, organized, and able to keep confidential medical information private

What We Offer

- Bench-level experience in one of Ontario's top junior leagues

- Skilled networking within the junior and major junior hockey community

- Team apparel and travel with the Sailors

- Reference and experience hours for students and new grads

How to Apply

Submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Work Location: In person

📌 Athletic Trainer – Junior Hockey (GOHL) (Port Colborne)
🏢 GOHL - Port Colborne Sailors
📍 Port Colborne