General Statement of Duties:
Responsible for administering medical response, injury prevention, and therapy support for Sherwood Park Crusaders players. In addition to leading all aspects of athletic therapy, candidates will also support athlete strength and conditioning programs including nutrition and recovery plans. Duties extend to managing team and player equipment, including all necessities for competition, while working closely with the Assistant Equipment Manager. Collaborate with the Head Coach to set the overall plan for the health, safety, physical treatment, injury prevention, and physical development of the players.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Works and reports directly to President/GM and Head Coach.
- Recognizing, assessing, and treatment of injuries prior to, during, and after all practices and games.
- Design and implement injury prevention programming of warm-ups and cool-downs for practices, games, and training.
- Create, implement, and manage a fully comprehensive therapy, injury rehabilitation, and recovery plan for all player injuries.
- Coordinate and administer baseline medical testing of each player, and documentation of athlete development, including fitness test scores.
- Schedule medical appointments, manage medications, and consult with team physicians on injury diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records and charting for each player, including medical history, injuries, treatments, and external medical consultations.
- Providing a daily report to the coaching staff.
- Assist strength & conditioning staff with workouts and additional training methods.
- Create an Emergency Action Plan for both practice and game day situations.
- Submit all insurance claims for the Sherwood Park Crusaders.
- Control, distribute, maintain inventory, and ordering of all medical supplies and consumables.
- Keep an up-to-date inventory of all equipment and player apparel.
- Coordinate with general managers on equipment and apparel budgets and order processes.
- Work closely with the Assistant Equipment Manager to maintain team equipment: sharpen skates, perform minor fixes, cleaning, and laundry throughout the season.
- Oversee day-to-day organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of facilities and equipment within the dressing room, medical/equipment rooms, and the gym facility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certified Athletic Therapist “CAT(c)” certification, in good standing with CATA.
- Current and valid First Responder (3-year expiry) and Basic Life Support Certification.
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certifications are an asset.
- Hockey Canada University – Online Safety Person Training.
- Minimum 2 years prior experience in junior, college, or professional hockey is preferred.
- Experience with equipment repairs and skate sharpening is considered an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
- Detail-oriented with great organizational skills.
- Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work in a team environment.
- Maintain a professional approach and represent the community well.
- Criminal Record Check.
The Sherwood Park Crusaders are an equal-opportunity organization that does not discriminate and values diversity.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
To apply send a resume and other applicable documents to:
President and General Manager – adamsergerie@spcrusaders.com
