Job Opportunity: Hamilton Tiger-Cats Head Therapist

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 142-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  Currently, the team is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized individual to fill the role of Head Athletic Therapist. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the care of Tiger-Cats players, including injury prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Primary liaison between physicians, athletes, coaches and Football Operations staff
• Provides supervision of assistant athletic trainers and graduate assistant athletic trainer(s)
• Purchasing of athletic training room supplies and equipment
• Administration of athletic training room and department policies
• Administration of athlete medical records and physicals

QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER: 

The Tiger-Cats are seeking an individual with experience with contact sports who has demonstrated a capacity to implement pre-participatory and rehabilitative programs to aid in the ongoing development of the team. This person should possess a Bachelor degree in athletic therapy or equivalent and a understanding of athletic performance. 

Application deadline:  April 4, 2011

Starting date:  April 2011 

Reports to:  Director of Football Operations 

Salary: Full-time, commensurate with knowledge and experience

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Shawn Burke, Director of Football Operations, via e-mail at sburke@ticats.ca

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