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Position Athletic Therapist
Department Athletics
Status Personal Services Contract

Salary Dependant on Education and Experience

Start Date August 3, 2009
Closing Date Friday, June 19, 2009

University of the Fraser Valley Cascades Athletics Program invites applications for Athletic Therapist. This personal services contract position is a three-year rolling appointment, beginning August 1, 2009. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.



The UFV “Cascades” varsity teams currently include CIS/Canada West men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, BCCAA men’s and women’s volleyball, golf, and rowing.



The University of the Fraser Valley , with 10,000 students annually pursuing more than 80 degree, diploma and certificate programs, is committed to teaching excellence. Our foundation for academic excellence is small class sizes, support for active research and scholarship, and a friendly supportive environment open to collaboration and innovation.



Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver , British Columbia , UFV has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission and regional centres in Agassiz and Hope. The university has four faculties: Arts, Science, Professional Studies, and Trades and Technology. The University of the Fraser Valley has recently made national headlines. First, the Globe and Mail's 2007 and 2008 University Report Card rated UFV at the top of its category nationwide for having the most satisfied students, highest quality of education, best library, smallest class sizes, and easiest course registration process. Secondly, for the second year in a row, UFV has been named top employer in Western Canada .



Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Athletic Therapist will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive health care program for UFV University intercollegiate student athletes. The athletic therapist will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program.

Primary Responsibilities

* Develop overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counselling for student-athletes
* Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at (some) scheduled team practices and home competitions and away competitions as necessary
* Establish a health care network of practitioners to service UFV student athletes on a timely and priority basis
* Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their health status and ability to practice and compete
* Responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of student trainers
* Develop and monitor the student athletes off-season fitness program
* Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning experts to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
* Schedule and coordinate student trainers and community experts for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions
* Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and administer insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a health care professional
* Order and maintain supplies and equipment for the athletic therapy centre
* Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training program.
* Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
* Such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.



The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization, two to five years experience servicing athletes, certified by the Canadian Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) and familiarity with CIS, CCAA governing rules. He or she will have a proven track record that demonstrates possession of high levels of leadership, communication and organizational skills and integrity.



Applications should be received on or before Friday, June 19, 2009, but the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Curriculum vitae, letter of application and three (3) references should be sent to:



Rick Nickelchok

Director of Athletics

University of the Fraser Valley

33844 King Road , Abbotsford , BC V2S 7M8

Tel: (604) 854-4583

Email:Rick.Nickelchok@ufv.ca



In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only short listed candidates.







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