Athletic Therapist
Full-Time Support Staff
Reporting to the Director, Athletics, and working in conjunction with various coaching and athletic therapy staff, the Athletic Therapist is responsible for the prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation of all sports-related injuries and conditions impacting varsity and club student-athletes competing for Nipissing University. This includes coordinating care with other healthcare professionals and supporting the mental health and overall well-being of athletes.
The Athletic Therapist will advise staff and student-athletes regarding injury prevention and care, assessing and arranging referrals to appropriate health care providers when necessary, and developing and implementing treatment plans to ensure a safe and timely return to competition. The Athletic Therapist assists the Lead Athletic Therapist with pre-season screenings to assess student-athlete readiness, acts as a first responder to provide on-site injury management during practices and games, and ensures seamless coordination of care through effective communication with coaching staff and healthcare professionals. Additionally, the Athletic Therapist will assist the Lead Athletic Therapist with the mentoring of student trainers and placement students to support clinic and field operations. A flexible work schedule will be required since the Athletic Therapist will be required to attend practices, home games, and maintain clinic hours.
The successful candidate will hold a university degree in Athletic Therapy and an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from a CATA-accredited institution, or a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Additionally, candidates must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience supporting multiple sports teams, with preference given to experience gained at the professional, university, or college level.
This position is classified as Wage Grade 80, with a wage range from $32.27 per hour (Step 1) to $40.81 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., October 27, 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
