Job Posting

Banff Hockey Academy

Application Deadline: December 15, 2009 Starting Date: January 1, 2010

Position: Athletic Therapist/Strength Coach-Entry Level

Job Description:
The Athletic Therapist/Strength Coach of the Banff Hockey Academy will assist the Athletic Director and Head Coaches with the operations of the BHA hockey teams. The operation of the team, its values, policies, and guidelines will strictly adhere to the policies already established by the academy. The Athletic Therapist/Strength Coach must be an inspiring individual with high ethical and moral standards. The Athletic Therapist/Strength Coach must have the best interest of the BHA students as a top priority at all times.


Responsibilities as Athletic Therapist


1) Provide Emergency care at practices and games.
2) Assessment of injuries.
3) Provide rehabilitation when required.
4) Maintain record of injuries.
5) Establish and maintain an adequate Emergency Care Kit.
6) Apply pre-game and post game procedures.


Other General Responsibilities


1) Provide progress reports
2) Assist with the operation of outside Hockey Development Programs, including but not limited to Christmas and Summer Programs.
3) Report directly to Athletic Director and coaching staff.
4) Assist with evening supervision.


5) Assist with Equipment Manager responsibilities on an as needed basis.


6) Provide tutorial support for BHA study halls.


From time to time and on an as needed basis the Athletic Therapist may be required to support either the Strength and Conditioning Coach. Listed below are the responsibilities of these positions. Your support may be required in any of these capacities.


Responsibilities as a Strength and Conditioning Coach


1) In accordance with coaching staff, establish annual plan.
2) Provide physical fitness testing.
3) Schedule weekly itinerary.
4) Supervise off-ice training sessions.
5) Nutritional counseling.
6) Establish short and long term training goals with student-athletes.
7) Coordinating of sport activities.
8) Maintain and supervise strength training equipment
7) Attend games with either the Midget and/or Junior teams.




Salary Range: 25-35K commensurate with experience/includes accommodation

Type of Position:
Full Time - Employee

Contact Information:
Billy Doherty
Banff Hockey Academy
344 A Otter Street, P.O. BOX 2242
Banff , AB, Canada
T1L1B9
E-mail: bdoherty@banffhockey.ab.ca
Tel. 403-760-0833
Fax. 403-760-0868
http://www.banffhockey.ab.ca