Surrey Eagles | British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL)
Location: South Surrey Arena, Surrey, BC
About the Surrey Eagles The Surrey Eagles are seeking a dedicated, motivated, and qualified Athletic Therapist to join our hockey operations staff for the upcoming season.
The successful candidate will play an key role in the health, safety, injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of our players throughout the season. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, competitive hockey environment and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide athletic therapy and medical support to players during practices, home games, and away games.
- Travel with the team for scheduled away games.
- Provide on-site injury assessment, emergency care, and injury management.
- Develop and oversee injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play programs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for players.
- Communicate effectively with coaching staff, management, players, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide immediate emergency response and acute injury management, including on-ice incidents.
- Help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all players throughout the season.
- Qualifications – Preferred
- The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following:
- Bachelor's Degree: Degree in Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, or a related field.
- CATA Certification (CAT(C)): Certified Athletic Therapist designation through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association is strongly preferred.
- NATA Certification: Equivalent certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (United States) will also be considered.
- Experience working in competitive sports,
preferably hockey or another high-performance athletic environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Mandatory Requirement
- Sports First Responder (SFR) Certification: Applicants must hold a valid Sports First Responder certification or an accepted equivalent. This is the minimum required emergency-care standard for providing immediate on-site response to acute sports injuries, including on-ice trauma, spinal injury management, airway management, and emergency triage.
- Applicants without the required emergency response certification will not be considered.
Position Details
- Employment: Full-Time
- Home Game Location: South Surrey Arena, Surrey, BC
- Travel: Required for all scheduled away games with the team.
- Schedule: Includes evenings, weekends, holidays, practices, and game days.
- Salary: To be discussed during the interview process with selected candidates.
What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is passionate about athlete health and performance, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a competitive junior hockey organization.
The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, adaptable, and able to remain calm under pressure. They should have a strong understanding of sports injuries and emergency care, along with the ability to build positive relationships with players and staff.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and relevant certifications for consideration to
[email protected]. Please include a cover letter.
Please include your education, certifications, and any previous experience working with competitive sports teams.
Join the Surrey Eagles and become an important part of our team!
Pay: $20.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 Athletic Therapist (Surrey)
🏢 Surrey Eagles Jr. A Hockey Club
📍 Surrey