Job Posting

101-697 Wade Avenue W. Penticton, B.C., CANADA, V2A 1V6
Phone: 250-493-1408 Toll Free: 1-888-844-6611
Fax: 250-493-9222 email: oha@hockeyschools.com
www.hockeyacademy.ca
Head Athletic Therapist / Trainer Position
Okanagan Hockey Academy is a division of the world-renowned Okanagan Hockey School. OHS is the longest and oldest running hockey school in the world providing professional hockey instruction since 1963. We are located in the city of Penticton, British Columbia. The Okanagan Hockey Academy is a prep school environment for players playing at the Major Midget, Midget AAA and Junior B level. Okanagan Hockey Academy has four teams within the program. For more information on the Okanagan Hockey Academy visit our website at www.hockeyacademy.ca Over the few seasons we have moved two therapists on the WHL and ECHL.
The Okanagan Hockey Academy position is a twelve-month position mirroring the school year from September to June. In July and August the successful candidate will work with in Okanagan Hockey School as Strength and conditioning coach at the Penticton location.
Position Description
The Athletic Therapist / Trainer position is a position within the program that is responsible for all player injuries, sicknesses and general trainer duties. Some of the specific duties that the position includes are listed below:
o Working with team doctor
o Injury rehabilitation and prevention
o Documentation of all injuries
o Communicating all injuries to parents and coaches
o Conducting pre and post game workouts
o Practice preparation
o Strength and Conditioning Instruction
o Dressing Room Maintenance
o Conducting pre and post practice workouts
o Game preparation
o Monitoring player nutrition
o Supervising team off ice workouts
o Ordering and inventory of supplies
o Equipment maintenance
o Laundry
o Packing for road trips
Qualifications
The successful candidate must be certified through CATA and have strong communication skills with experience in the hockey industry. It is essential that the successful candidate understands the hockey environment and is able to handle the challenges it brings to the day-to-day work atmosphere.
Contact Information
All applicants are asked to send their resumes to the attention of Andy Oakes by email at andyoakes@hockeyschools.com or via fax at 250-493-9222 or by mail to 201-851 Eckhardt Ave. West, Penticton, BC V2A 9C4. Applications must be received by July 15th, 2007 to be considered.
101-697 Wade Avenue W. Penticton, B.C., CANADA, V2A 1V6
Phone: 250-493-1408 Toll Free: 1-888-844-6611
Fax: 250-493-9222 email: oha@hockeyschools.com
www.hockeyacademy.ca